Sponsored Links William Cowper Complete Dating History Add new Post Sponsored Links William Cowper wiki Login to Edit Bio: Eighteenth-century poet and hymn-writer whose works include Olney Hymns and John Gilpin. He suffered from mental illness and was institutionalized for a time.Date of Birth: 26 Nov, 1731Zodiac Sign: SagittariusPlace of Birth: EnglandDied: 69 years agoDate of Death: 25 Apr, 1800Profession: Poet Show more bio data > William Cowper Latest Videos