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Alicia D'Anvers
Alicia D'Anvers [née Clarke] (baptised 1668–1725) was an England, English poet known for her satires of academic life. Biography Born in Oxford, her father, Samuel Clarke (bap. 1624, d. 1669), was superior beadle of Civil law (common law), civil law and first ''architypographus'', or director of printing, for the University of Oxford. He died when she was two. She married barrister Knightley D'Anvers (c.1670–1740), son of Jane Knightly and physician Daniel D'Anvers, in 1688. D'Anvers had no children. D'Anvers is known to have published two poems with a third generally attributed to her. ''A Poem Upon His Sacred Majesty, His Voyage For Holland: By way of Dialogue, Between Belgia and Britannia'' (1691) was dedicated to Mary II of England, Queen Mary; it is a poetic dialogue between Britannia and Belgia which addresses criticisms that William III of England, King William III had divided loyalties between the Netherlands, the country of his birth, and Britain. According ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of English architecture since late Anglo-Saxon. Oxford's industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing, information technology and science. History The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early Norman period, and in the late 12th century became home to the fledgling University of Oxford. The city was besieged during The Anarchy in 1142. The university rose to dom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
