James Hervey

James Hervey (1714-1758) was an English clergyman and poet, born at Hardingstone, near Northampton. He was graduated at Oxford. He became curate and subsequently the zealous incumbent of two livings near Northampton. He was the author of "Meditations among the Tombs". He was held in great popular favour during his lifetime.

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