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John Davies, English poet and lawyer (died 1626)

John Davies (poet, born 1569)

English poet, lawyer, and politician (1569–1626)

Sir John Davies was an English poet, lawyer, and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1621. He became Attorney General for Ireland and formulated many of the legal principles that underpinned the British Empire.
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April 16

Day of the year

April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 259 days remain until the end of the year.
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