Tuesday, November 4, 2008

oh you kooky 17th century poets

John Wilmot, the 2nd Earl of Rochester, a famous 17th century poet and friend of King Charles II, wooed his wife by abducting her after she refused his advances. Then he had a bunch of affairs and at least one baby out of wedlock. Check it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Wilmot,_Countess_of_Rochester

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wilmot,_2nd_Earl_of_Rochester

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