John Suckling (poet)
Sir John Suckling | |
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Sir John Suckling holding the open First Folio | |
| Born | 10 February 1609 Whitton, London, England |
| Died | May 1641 (aged 32) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Poetry |
Sir John Suckling (10 February 1609 – after May 1641) was an English poet, prominent among those renowned for careless gaiety and wit – the accomplishments of a cavalier poet. He also invented the card game cribbage. He is best known for his poem "Ballade upon a Wedding".