Henry Wotton
English writer, diplomat, and politician (1568–1639) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Henry Wotton, English translator poet.
For the fictional character, see The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Sir Henry Wotton (/ˈwʊtən/; 30 March 1568 – December 1639) was an English author, diplomat[1] and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1614 and 1625. When on a mission to Augsburg in 1604, he famously said "An ambassador is an honest gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country".
Quick Facts Chief Secretary for Ireland, Preceded by ...
Henry Wotton | |
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Chief Secretary for Ireland | |
In office 1599–1599 | |
Preceded by | Philip Williams |
Succeeded by | Francis Mitchell |
Personal details | |
Born | 30 March 1568 England, Kingdom of England |
Died | December 1639(1639-12-00) (aged 71) |
Parent | Thomas Wotton |
Alma mater | University of Oxford |
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