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Her air, her manners, all who saw admir'd Courteous though coy, and gentle though retir'd The joy of youth and health her eyes display'd, And ease of heart her every look convey'd.

George Crabbe

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George Crabbe
Age: 79 †
Born: 1754
Born: December 24
Died: 1834
Died: February 3
Entomologist
Medicine
Poet
Surgeon
Writer
Aldeburgh
Suffolk
Every
Health
Convey
Joy
Display
Eyes
Manners
Though
Gentle
Eye
Ease
Look
Air
Looks
Saws
Heart
Youth
Courteous

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