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Marvell was known as a strong supporter of Republican ideals during the English Revolution of The younger Marvell matriculated at Trinity College, Cambridge, when he was 13 years old. During this time, Mavell briefly converted to Catholicism and moved to London, but, at the urging of his father, he returned to Cambridge and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree.

After graduating from Cambridge, Marvell spent the next decade traveling abroad. He eventually took a position as the tutor to the daughter of Lord Fairfax and moved into their home in Nun Appleton, Yorkshire. Later, Marvell wrote poems to honor Oliver Cromwell, the military leader who led the English Revolution and eventually became the Lord Protectorate of the Commonwealth.

Four years later, Marvell became the assistant to John Milton while the controversial poet served as the Latin Secretaryship to the Council of State. After Cromwell died, the monarchy of Charles II was restored.

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During this time, Marvell became known for his satirical pamphlets and political writings, especially The Rehearsal Transposed , his infamous attack on Samuel Parker, the Archdeacon of Canterbury. Marvell's sudden death was a shock because of his seemingly good health, and led to rumors that political adversaries had poisoned him. However, these notions were later proven false.

Poets in 17th century England often refused to print and publish their work as sign of social Remember me. Forgot your password?