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John Trumbull

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Also known as Celebrated author of Mc. Fingal,

American poet (1750–1831)

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John Trumbull was an American poet and writer born in Watertown in 1750. He was educated at Yale University and was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, receiving the award of Fellow. He spoke and wrote in English.

His notable works include *An elegy, on the death of Mr. Buckingham St. John*, *Thomas Gage's proclamation versified*, *An elegy on the times*, *The progress of dulness, part second: or An essay on the life and character of Dick Hairbrain, of finical memory*, and *The progress of dulness, part first: or The rare adventures of Tom Brainless*. He died in Detroit in 1831.

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Born
1750
Died
1831
Works
38

Top works

  • An elegy, on the death of Mr. Buckingham St. John
  • Thomas Gage's proclamation versified
  • An elegy on the times
  • The progress of dulness, part second: or An essay on the life and character of Dick Hairbrain, of finical memory
  • The progress of dulness, part first: or The rare adventures of Tom Brainless

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Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Watertown
Place of death
Detroit
Occupation
writer
Educated at
Yale University
Languages spoken
English language
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date of birth
1750-04-24
date of death
1831-05-11
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John Trumbull
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John Trumbull (poet)
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