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Edward Chicken (1698–1746) was a Tyneside born teacher, poet and Parish Clerk. One of his poems was “The Collier’s Wedding”. He was one of the earliest of the Geordie poets and songsters. == Life == Edward Chicken was born in 1698 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Not much is known of his life except a few snippets, mainly from details from a Mr W Cail’s publication of 1829. He was the Parish clerk at St. John's Church, and lived at (or near) The White Cross, Newgate Street. Newcastle upon Tyne. By profession he was a teacher. Edward Chicken died on 2 January 1746 in Newcastle, and was buried at St. John's Churchyard where a tombstone was erected in his name. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Edward Chicken」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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