Izaak Walton

Izaak Walton Biography

Izaak Walton was an English writer and angler, who lived from 1593 to 1683. He is best known for his book "The Compleat Angler," which was first published in 1653. The book is considered a classic work on the subject of fishing and is still widely read today.

Walton was born in Staffordshire, England and worked as a cloth merchant before turning to writing. He was a friend of the poet John Donne and the bishop and poet George Herbert. In addition to "The Compleat Angler," Walton also wrote a number of biographies, including "Lives of John Donne, Henry Wotton, Richard Hooker, George Herbert and Robert Sanderson."

Throughout his life, Walton was a devout Christian and was known for his charity and generosity. He died at the age of 90 in Winchester, Hampshire, England.

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