Sir Roger de Coverley, fictitious character in The Spectator

Sir Roger de Coverley, a fictitious country squire character created by Joseph Addison in The Spectator in the early 18th century, after whom a dance was named. Seen here on horseback at the head of a long procession, having been appointed sheriff for his district

1843 Appointed Coverley Cowley Fictitious Sheriff Spectator Squire

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