Calvert, Cecilius b. 1606 d. 1675 Colonist. He was the Proprietor of the land that becae first the Colony, then the State of Maryland. Started as a haven for Catholics, the State is named for Catholic Mary, Queens of Scots, and its largest city, Baltimore, is named in honor of Cecilius Calvert. St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England
Chapman, George b. 1559 d. 1634 Playwright. Jacobean dramatist ('Bussy d'Ambois') and translator of the Greek classics (cf. Keat's sonnet 'On first looking into Chapman's Homer'). His unusual tombstone, in the form of a classical Roman monument, is said to have been designed by his friend Inigo Jones, the architect. St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England
Hansard, Luke b. July 5, 1752 d. October 29, 1828 Artist. Born in Norwich, he went to London after the expiration of his apprentiship to Stephen White, a Norwich printer. He joined the firm of John Hughs, printer to the House of Commons, who in 1774 made him a partner. In 1800 the buisness came entirely into Hansard's hands and was renamed later as Luke Hansard and Sons. From 1774 until his death he printed the "Journal of the House of Commons." The promptitude and accuracy with which he printed Parliamentary papers were often of the greatest...[Read More] (Bio by: s.canning) St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England Plot: Unmarked.
Marvell, Andrew b. 1622 d. 1678 Poet, Tutor, Member of Parliament. The last of the great English metaphysical poets, Marvell, with his refined style, regular metrics, and fondness for heroic couplets, was also a harbinger of the neoclassical age. In spite of these neoclassical characteristics, however, Marvell's blending of the physical and the spiritual, the intellectual depth and ambiguities underlying witty surfaces, and his striking conceits clearly place him in the metaphysical tradition. "To His Coy Mistress," probably...[Read More] (Bio by: NM) St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England
Oldcastle, Sir John Sir John Oldcastle the Lollard (1878?-1417) of Lollardry was hanged and burnt here. He married the heiress of Lord Cobham in 1408 and was known as the good Lord Cobham. Under the rule of Henry IV he performed valuable military service, especially in Wales, where he became a friend of the prince of Wales (later Henry V). His devotion to the teachings of John Wyclif brought upon him in 1413 condemnation for heresy. Oldcastle escaped from the Tower of London and was active in Lollard conspiracies...[Read More] St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England
Shirley, James b. September 13, 1596 d. October 27, 1666 Playwright. He was called "The Last of the Elizabethans" because he was the last important dramatist active when Parliament closed England's theatres in 1642. Best known for his comedies of manners, he wrote for the Cockpit Theatre in London before replacing Philip Massinger as dramatist for The King's Men, William Shakespeare's old company, in 1640. Shirley's plays include "The Witty Fair One" (1628), "Hyde Park" (1632), "The Gamester" (1633), and "The Lady of Pleasure" (1635). After his...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England
Victims of the 'Popish Plot' conspiracy d. 1678 (circa) In the churchyard, exact location unknown, are buried the victims of the 'Popish Plot' conspiracy devised by the informer Titus Oates. He falsely claimed there was a Jesuit-led conspiracy to support the invasion of England by France. After grossly unfair trials including extensive use of perjured witnesses, 15 innocent people were hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn and buried at St. Giles (d. 1678-1681). Many were later beatified or canonised, including St. Oliver Plunkett. Cause of death: Hung, drawn and quartered St Giles in the Fields Churchyard, London, Greater London, England
d. 1805