The Surprises of Love - John ClelandJohn Cleland ( 1709- 1789) was an English novelist. Cleland was born in London and educated at Westminster School, then travelled abroad in the service of the British East India Company. His fortunes dwindled, he became a vagrant and spent time in prison.
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February 11February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 323 days remaining, 324 in leap years. Events through 1799 660 BC Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu Tenno. 731 Gregory II ends his reign as Pope. 824 Paschal I : Joseph ChénierMarie-Joseph Blaise de Chenier ( February 11, 1764 January 10, 1811), was a French poet, dramatist and politician. The younger brother of Andre Chenier, he was born at Constantinople, but brought up at Carcassonne. He was educated in Paris at the College, French poet (+ 1811)
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September 23September 23 is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years). There are 99 days remaining. Also an important date in pagan history celebrating fall. Events 490 BC Battle of Marathon; origin of marathon long-distance race (run by Phidippides) 1459 The B : Robert Dodsley