Matthew Prior

English diplomat and poet (1664–1721)

Born: 1664

Matthew Prior was an English poet, statesman, and diplomat, who played a crucial role in securing the Treaties of Utrecht, serving as Minister Plenipotentiary to France from 1712 to 1715. He is also known as a contributor to The Examiner.

Events associated with Matthew Prior

1721

Matthew Prior, English poet, politician, and diplomat, British Ambassador to France (born 1664)

1664

Matthew Prior, English poet and diplomat, British Ambassador to France (died 1721)