Edward Calver (fl. 1649) was an English poet, said to be a lay Puritan. Little is recorded of his life.
Edward Calver (fl. 1649) was an English poet, said to be a lay Puritan. Little is recorded of his life.
Calver's works include:
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : "Calver, Edward". Dictionary of National Biography . London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
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