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Was Bradstreet also known by her maiden name, Dudley?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Both names were used interchangeably

  • It's not known

Answer

Yes, Bradstreet was also known by her maiden name, Dudley. She was born Anne Dudley in 1612 in Northampton, England, and married Simon Bradstreet in 1628. Although she is primarily known by her married name, she occasionally used her maiden name in her writings and correspondence.
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