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John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (1647-1680)

John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (1647-1680) John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, styled Viscount Wilmot between 1652 and 1658, was an English Libertine poet, a friend of King Charles II, and the writer of much satirical and bawdy poetry. He was the toast of the Restoration court and a patron of the arts. He married an heiress, Elizabeth Malet, and had many mistresses, including the actress Elizabeth Barry.

Before I was married I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories.