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'''Francis Lenton''' (fl. 1629-1653) was a English poet most known for his work in the court of [[Henrietta Maria]]. He was given the honourary title of [[Poet laureate|Queen's Poet]].Willis, Leota Snider. 1931. Francis Lenton, Queen’s Poet. [N.d.].
'''Francis Lenton''' (fl. 1629–1653) was an English poet most known for his work in the court of [[Henrietta Maria]]. He was given the honourary title of [[Poet laureate|Queen's Poet]].Willis, Leota Snider. 1931. Francis Lenton, Queen’s Poet. [N.d.].


Lenton’s life outside of his work is one of historical uncertainty. When and where he was born is debated, as is his death. It was once assumed that Lenton died on May 12th 1642, based upon a preserved obituary found at Staunton Hall, [[Leicestershire]].
Lenton's life outside of his work is one of historical uncertainty. When and where he was born is debated, as is his death. It was once assumed that Lenton died on May 12th 1642, based upon a preserved obituary found at Staunton Hall, [[Leicestershire]].
Rimbault, Edward F. 1850. “Francis Lenton the Poet.” Notes and Queries s1-II (38): 117–18. https://doi.org/10.1093/nq/s1-II.38.117b.
Rimbault, Edward F. 1850. “Francis Lenton the Poet.” Notes and Queries s1-II (38): 117–18. https://doi.org/10.1093/nq/s1-II.38.117b.
However, a copy of his work "Queene Esters Haliluiahs and Hamans Madrigalls Expressed and Illustrated in a Sacred Poeme" from 1649 is signed "Your Excellencyes most reall and devoted Honouror: Francis Lenton" suggesting he lived beyond this date.de Groot, Jerome (23 September 2004). "Lenton, Francis" ''[[Oxford Dictionary of National Biography]]'' (online ed.). Oxford University Press. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/10.1093/ref:odnb/16468
However, a copy of his work "Queene Esters Haliluiahs and Hamans Madrigalls Expressed and Illustrated in a Sacred Poeme" from 1649 is signed "Your Excellencyes most reall and devoted Honouror: Francis Lenton" suggesting he lived beyond this date.de Groot, Jerome (23 September 2004). "Lenton, Francis" ''[[Oxford Dictionary of National Biography]]'' (online ed.). Oxford University Press. https://doi-org.proxy1.lib.uwo.ca/10.1093/ref:odnb/16468
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