Francis Quarles

Francis Quarles
Born
Romford, Essex, England
Baptised8 May 1592
Died8 September 1644(1644-09-08) (aged 52)
London, England
EducationChrist's College, Cambridge
OccupationPoet
Notable workEmblems
Spouse
Ursula Woodgate
(m. 1618)
Children18, including John Quarles (poet)

Francis Quarles (about 8 May 1592 – 8 September 1644) was an English poet most notable for his emblem book entitled Emblems.