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Poet Laureate Nicholas Rowe
Nicholas Rowe is appointed British Poet Laureate by George I
1717 Highlights
About August 1, 1717
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Thursday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 307 years
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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