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Sir Philip Sydney, English poet
Sir Philip Sydney (1554-1586), English poet. Sydney was born into aristocracy at Penshurst Place, Kent. He was educated at Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford. In 1572 he travelled to France and spent several years touring the continent. Returning to England he became concerned with politics and art. As a poet he was the author of Astrophel and Stella and A Defence of Poetry. As a politician he was a militant Protestant. In 1585 he became governor of Flushing in the Netherlands and conducted raids against the Spanish forces there. During the siege of Zutphen in the following year he received a bullet wound and died 26 days later. This engraving first was published in Heroologia Anglica by Henry Holland, printed at Arnhem in
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This print showcases Sir Philip Sydney, a prominent figure in English literature and politics during the Elizabethan era. Born into aristocracy at Penshurst Place, Kent, Sydney's education at Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford laid the foundation for his illustrious career. After traveling extensively across Europe in 1572, Sydney returned to England with a newfound passion for both politics and art. As a poet, he penned notable works such as Astrophel and Stella and A Defence of Poetry. Simultaneously, he actively engaged in political affairs as a staunch Protestant. In 1585, Sydney assumed the role of governor of Flushing in the Netherlands where he led daring raids against Spanish forces. Tragically, during the siege of Zutphen in 1586, he sustained a bullet wound that would claim his life just over three weeks later. This remarkable engraving by Henry Holland captures Sydney's noble countenance with great detail and reverence. Published within Heroologia Anglica centuries ago but now beautifully preserved by Todd-White Art Photography from Science Photo Library; it serves as an enduring testament to this extraordinary man's legacy. As we gaze upon this monochrome image depicting Sir Philip Sydney - soldier, courtier, politician - we are reminded of his immense contributions to both literature and society during one of history's most fascinating periods: the Elizabethan era.
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