Thomas Overbury
Thomas Overbury | |
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| Born | Thomas Overbury 1581 Compton Scorpion, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 14 September 1613 (aged 31–32) |
| Cause of death | Poison |
| Resting place | Tower of London |
| Education | Middle Temple |
| Alma mater | Queen's College, Oxford |
| Occupations | Poet, courtier |
| Employer | Robert Carr |
| Known for | Poetry, his murder |
| Opponents | |
| Parent(s) | Nicholas Overbury Mary Palmer |
| Relatives | Sir Giles Overbury (brother) |
Sir Thomas Overbury (baptized 1581 – 14 September 1613) was an English poet and essayist, also known for being the victim of a murder which led to a scandalous trial. His poem A Wife (also referred to as The Wife), which depicted the virtues that a young man should demand of a woman, played a significant role in the events that precipitated his murder.