Henry Vaughan

Henry Vaughan

April 17, 1621 – April 23, 1695
Place of Birth: Newton St. Bridget, Brecknockshire, Wales
Place of Death: Scethrog House, Llansantffraed, Brecknockshire, Wales

Henry Vaughan (17 April 1621 – 23 April 1695) was a Welsh metaphysical poet, author, translator and physician, who wrote in English. He is chiefly known for the religious poetry contained in Silex Scintillans, published in 1650, with a second part published in 1655.