Clerk of the Custodies Appointment
Poet involved
What happened
In 1788, at the age of seven, Edward Hovell-Thurlow became the clerk of the custodies of idiots and lunatics. This position was another reflection of his family's connections and the patronage system that surrounded him. It provided him with a steady income and further cemented his ties to the British legal establishment.
Literary impact
Holding such a position from a young age likely influenced Hovell-Thurlow's perspective on societal norms and the human condition, themes that would later emerge in his poetry. His early responsibilities may have also contributed to his understanding of the complexities of human nature, which he explored in his work.
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