Richard Barnfield | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Baptised | 29 June 1574 |
| Died | 1620 (aged 45–46) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Poet |
Richard Barnfield (baptized 29 June 1574 – 1620) was an English poet. His relationship with William Shakespeare has long made him interesting to scholars. It has been suggested that he was the "rival poet" mentioned in Shakespeare's sonnets.[1]