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William Shenstone (18 November 1714 – 11 February 1763) was an English poet and one of the earliest practitioners of landscape gardening.
William Shenstone

William Shenstone

English poet
William Shenstone was an English poet and one of the earliest practitioners of landscape gardening through the development of his estate, The Leasowes. Wikipedia
Born: November 18, 1714, Halesowen, United Kingdom
Died: February 11, 1763 (age 48 years), Halesowen, United Kingdom
Resting place: St John the Baptist Church, Halesowen
Notable works: The Schoolmistress

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