In prison he perhaps writes he writes "To Althea, from Prison" and "To Lucasta, from Prison". After appealing, he is released on bail, 21 June. The Civil war begins on 22 August. In September, he goes to Holland with General Goring. He writes The Rose.1642–1646 – Probably serves in Holland and France with General Goring. He writes "The Scrutiny". 1643 – Sells some of his property to Richard Hulse. 1646 – In October, he is wounded at Dunkirk, while fighting under the Great Conde against the Spaniards. 1647 – He is admitted to the Freedom at the Painters' Company. 1648 – On 4 February, Lucasta is licensed at the Stationer's Register. On 9 June, Lovelace is again imprisoned at Peterhouse. 1649 – On 9 April, he is released from jail. He then sells the remaining family property and portraits to Richard Hulse. On 14 May, Lucasta: Epodes, Odes, Sonnets, Songs, &c., to which is added Aramantha, A Pastoral is published. 1650–1657 – Lovelace's whereabouts unknown, though various poems are written. 1657 – Lovelace dies in London. 1659–1660 – Lucasta, Postume Poems'' is published. References External links 1617 births 1657 deaths People educated at Charterhouse School Alumni of Gloucester Hall, Oxford People from Woolwich Richard English male poets