Charles Sedley

Life

Born: March 1639 (March 1639 – 20 August 1701)

Died: 20 August 1701

Biography

A 17th Century English wit, poet and statesman who became speaker of the House of Commons. His best known poem is "Phyllis is my only joy".

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Settings of text by Charles Sedley

• Not, Celia, that I juster am (Elizabeth Turner)
• Phillis is my only joy (John William Hobbs)

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