William Sotheby
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William Sotheby
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William Sotheby FRS was an English poet and translator. He was born into a wealthy London family, the son of Col. William and Elizabeth Sotheby, and was educated at Harrow School and the Military Academy, Angers, France before joining the army at 17, where he served for six years until his marriage in 1780, when he devoted himself to literature. Sotheby then became a prominent figure in London literary society. His wealth enabled him to play the part of patron to many struggling authors, and his
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English poet and translator
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