Emilia Lanier

English poet
1569–1645, born in Ward of Bishopsgate

Portrait of Emilia Lanier
Photo: Nicholas Hilliard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
Born
January 1569
Birthplace
Ward of Bishopsgate
Died
April 1645

From their work

If Eve did err, it was for knowledge’ sake, / The fruit being fair persuaded him to fall.

Eve’s Apology in Defense of Women

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