Who is Sir Philip Sidney?

  • (noun): English poet (1554-1586).
    Synonyms: Sidney

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An Apology For Poetry - Influence
... Sir Philip Sidney’s influence can be seen throughout the subsequent history of English literary criticism ... In 1858, William Stigant, a Cambridge-educated translator, poet and essayist, writes in his essay "Sir Philip Sidney" that Shelley's "beautifully ... Sidney’s influence on future writers could also be analyzed from the standpoint of his handling of the utilitarian viewpoint ...
Peace Of Vervins
... signed between the representatives of Henry IV of France and Philip II of Spain, on 2 May 1598, at the small town of Vervins in Picardy, northern France, close to the ... By its terms, Philip recognized the formerly Protestant Henry as King of France and withdrew his forces from French territory, depriving the remnants of the Catholic League of their support ... Philip died on 13 September, but his heir Philip III respected the terms of the treaty ...
USS Philip (DD-498)
... USS Philip (DD/DDE-498), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral John W ... Philip (1840–1900) ... Philip was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co ...
Philip, South Dakota - Trivia
... Philip is named after James "Scotty" Philip, "The man who saved the Buffalo", and the high school mascot, the Scottie (Scottish Terrier), is named after him ... Philip is the birthplace of one of only three Medal of Honor recipients born in South Dakota, Maj ... Philip is the hometown of Olympic Bronze Medal wrestler Lincoln McIlravy ...
Enguerrand De Marigny
... was a French chamberlain and minister of Philip IV the Fair ... Enguerran entered the service of Hugues de Bouville, chamberlain and secretary of Philip IV, as a squire, and then was attached to the household of Queen Jeanne, who made him one of the executors of her will ... of Mons-en-Pévèle in 1304, he became Philip's Grand Chamberlain and chief minister ...

Famous quotes containing the words sir philip sidney, sidney, sir and/or philip:

    “With how sad steps, O Moon, thou climb’st the skies;
    How silently, and with how wan a face.”
    —Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)

    “With a tale, forsooth, he cometh unto you; with a tale which holdeth children from play, and old men from the chimney corner.”
    —Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)

    “Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist.”
    —Terence, Sir Conran (b. 1931)

    “Then farewell, world; thy uttermost I see;
    Eternal Love, maintain thy life in me.”
    —Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)