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John Bowdler
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| Born | 2 February 1783 |
| Died | 1 February 1815 (aged 31) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Winchester College |
| Occupation | solicitor |
John Bowdler the Younger (born February 2, 1783 – died February 1, 1815) was an English writer and lawyer. He wrote essays and poems during his life.
John Bowdler's Early Life and Career
John Bowdler was born in London on February 2, 1783. He was the younger son of a man also named John Bowdler. He had a brother named Thomas Bowdler the Younger.
John went to several schools, including Sevenoaks School, Hyde Abbey School, and Winchester College.
In 1798, when he was about 15, he started working in a solicitor's office in London. A solicitor is a type of lawyer who helps people with legal matters.
In 1807, he became a barrister at Lincoln's Inn. This meant he could argue cases in court. He did well in his job and even got noticed by a very important judge, Lord-Chancellor Eldon.
Health Challenges and Travels
In 1810, John Bowdler started to get sick with tuberculosis. This was a serious lung illness. To try and get better, he traveled to southern Europe for two years.
He returned to Britain in May 1812. He lived with his aunt near Portsmouth. Sadly, his health did not improve. John Bowdler passed away on February 1, 1815, just before his 32nd birthday.
His Writings and Legacy
Even though he was sick, John Bowdler spent his time writing. After he died, in 1816, his father published a collection of his works. This book was called Select Pieces in Prose and Verse.
The book included a story about John's life and a journal he kept during his travels in Europe. It also had his ideas about philosophy and some religious essays and poems.
This collection was very popular and was printed many times. Later, in 1857, his brother Charles published another part of his writings. This new book was called The Religion of the Heart. It included more about John's life and letters he had written.
