John Trumbull (poet)

John Trumbull ( born April 24, 1750 in Watertown, Connecticut, then a British colony, now USA, † May 11, 1831 in Detroit, Michigan, United States) was an American poet at the time of the American War of Independence.

The age of seven he passed the entrance examination at Yale University, but changed only with 13 to where he studied law and graduated in 1767. In the years 1773 and 1774, he worked in the Bar Association of Detroit, then in the law firm of John Adams in New Haven ( Connecticut ).

While still a student at Yale, he had written ten stories that called "The Meddler ". This was followed by the name of "The Correspondent" more essays and in 1772 satirical verses, all of which were published in daily newspapers. His poems have been the time of the American Revolutionary War political. His consistent position as a Federalist is abundantly clear with his works. Trumbull belonged to the circle of poets Connecticut Wits.

Works

• The Progress of Dulness
• M'Fingal

Honors

According to him, the Trumbull Avenue was named in Detroit.