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Which position did Gray decline in 1757?

APoet Laureate

BUniversity Professor

CRoyal Librarian

DCourt Composer

Answer:

A. Poet Laureate

Read Explanation:

  • When the poet laureate, Colley Cibber, died in 1757, Gray was offered the position; but he declined it


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