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The page of Suckling, Sir John, English biography

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Suckling, Sir John
(1609–1642)
 

Biography

Sir John Suckling (10 February 1609 – 1 June 1642) was an English poet and one prominent figure among those renowned for careless gaiety, wit, and all the accomplishments of a Cavalier poet; and also the supposed inventor of the card game Cribbage. He is best known for his poem "Ballad Upon a Wedding".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Suckling_(poet)

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