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Richard Lovelace, the 17th-century English poet, was imprisoned for his political activities during the English Civil War. He opposed the Parliamentarians and supported King Charles I, which led to his arrest in 1642. Lovelace was imprisoned for several months due to his involvement in royalist causes and his refusal to conform to the restrictions placed on those loyal to the monarchy. His experiences in prison influenced some of his poetic works, reflecting themes of love, freedom, and loyalty.

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