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short note on sir phillip sideny

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Sir Philip Sidneywas an English poet, courtier, scholar, and soldier, who is remembered as one of the most prominent figures of the Elizabethan age. His works include Astrophel and StellaThe Defence of Poesy, and The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia.
Born at Penshurst PlaceKent, he was the eldest son of Sir Henry Sidney and Lady Mary Dudley.In 1572, at the age of 18, he was elected to Parliament as a Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury.His artistic contacts were more peaceful and more significant for his lasting fame.
 He also joined Sir John Norris in the Battle of Zutphen, fighting for the Protestant cause against the Spanish.During the battle, he was shot in the thigh and died of gangrene 26 days later, at the age of 31.
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