Nathaniel Ingelo
Nathaniel Ingelo was a seventeenth-century English clergyman, musician, and writer best known for his allegorical romance Bentivolio and Urania.
- Lived
- 1621–1683
- Nationality
- English
- Era
- Restoration
- Notable works
- Bentivolio and Urania
Nathaniel Ingelo (c. 1621–1683) was an English clergyman, writer, and musician of the seventeenth century. He is primarily remembered in literary history for his work Bentivolio and Urania, an allegorical romance published in two parts in 1660 and 1664. This work stands as his most significant contribution to the literature of the period, blending narrative romance with moral and religious allegory.
Beyond his writing, Ingelo's life was defined by his dual devotion to the church and to music. As a clergyman, he navigated the religious landscape of seventeenth-century England, while his musical talents further distinguished his intellectual and creative pursuits.
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