Anne Hunter
English salonnière and poet (1742–1821) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anne Hunter (née Home) (1742 – 7 January 1821) was a salonnière and poet in Georgian London.[1] She is remembered mostly for the texts to at least nine of Joseph Haydn's 14 songs in English. She was the wife of surgeon and anatomist John Hunter, whose anatomical collections in their home eventually formed the basis for the Hunterian Museum. She entertained the leading Bluestockings at their house.
For the Scottish aristocrat, see Anne Home, Countess of Lauderdale.
For the Amphibia episode, see Anne Hunter (Amphibia).
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Anne Hunter | |
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Born | 13 March 1742 |
Died | 7 January 1821 |
Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Known for | poetry, bluestocking |
Spouse | John Hunter |
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