Born 1621, Winstead, Yorkshire.

Educated Cambridge, where he received Batchelor of Arts degree in 1638.

Later became the tutor of Mary Fairfax.

Also tutored Cromwell's ward, William Dutton, from 1653 - 57.

Appointed as John Milton's assistant in the office of Latin Secretary for the Commonwealth.

In 1659 he became Member of Parliament for Hull.

Most of his work was only found and published after his death.

In 1678, after 18 years in Parliament, Marvell died rather suddenly of a fever.

Gossip of the time suggested that the Jesuits had poisoned him.



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