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1
Q

When was Donne’s military expedition?

Where did he go?

A

1596

Cadiz to fight Catholics - this would likely have been a ‘spiritually conflicting’ time for Donne

2
Q

What happened in 1602?

A

Reveals his marriage to Ann More

Loses his position working for her uncle, Thomas Egerton and is briefly imprisoned

3
Q

1603?

A

Death of queen Elizabeth and accession of janes 1

4
Q

When did Donne write Pseudo - martyr?

A

1610

5
Q

When does Donne travel to France and Italy?

What might this have influenced?

A

1605
This journey may have influenced his use of the Petrarchan sonnet considering Italy was the burg place of the renaissance and home to Petrarch

6
Q

When does Donne become royal Chaplin at St Paul’s Cathedral?

A

1615

7
Q

When does Ann More die?

A

1617

8
Q

When does Donne become gravely Ill?

A

1623

9
Q

When does John Donne die?

A

1631