1 nov 1601 - Married Anne More

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Anne More was 16 years old at the time and the niece of Sir Egerton. Anne's father and Sir Egerton disapproved of the marriage and refused to pay the couple's marriage settlement. John Donne was fired by Sir Egerton and imprisoned for a short period. After his release, the couple struggled with money as their family began to grow and had to rely on friends and family.