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REPLY1850

Twickenham—Did Elizabeth visit Bacon there?

By J. I. D.

"At Twickenham Park, either in this [1592] or the following year, through the immediate interest of his steady patron, the Earl of Essex, Mr. Francis Bacon had the honour of entertaining Queen Elizabeth, where he presented her with the sonnet in honour of that generous nobleman."—Nichols's *Progresses of Queen Eliz.*, 2d ed. iii. p. 190.

Topics: Royal History, Literature

Locations: Twickenham Park