Poet and Church of England clergyman. Surname also spelled “Corbett.” Born in Ewall,
Surrey. Educated at Broadgates Hall, and Christ Church College, Oxford. Composed elegies
on members of the church and notable figures such as Prince Henry and King James I.
Ordained in 1613. Royal chaplain to King James I. Married Alice Hutton in 1625. Became
the Bishop of Oxford in 1628 and Bishop of Norwhich in 1632. Author of the collection
of poetry *Certain Elegant Poems, written by Dr. Corbet, Bishop of Norwich* (1647),
published posthumously. Friends with Ben Jonson. Biographical information: *DLB*.
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