Nahum Tate, born in 1652 in England, was a renowned poet whose works were deeply influenced by the society of his time and held significant literary value.
Source: The loves of Dido and Æneas, an opera, written by Nahum Tate, Esq. and set to music by Mr. Henry Purcell, performed, ... by the Academy of Ancient Music, on Thursday, April 21, 1774.