Author's Story - Support of Religious and Political Liberties in Sonnet XVJohn Milton, born December 9, 1608, is considered one of England's greatest poets. But Milton wasn't just a poet, he was also a political figure. Milton supported the British Civil War and the Puritan government of Oliver Cromwell. Knowing this background, it is not surprising that many of Milton's writings contain his strong religious and political beliefs. Sonnet puritans. Milton's saintly and virtuous values ​​were influenced by his study for the ministry at Christ's College, Cambridge. He received a Bachelor of Arts in 1629 and a Master of Arts in 1632. During his time at Christ's College his religious views became more radical, causing him to further detest the hierarchy of the established church (Danielson 6). After graduation he did not enter the ministry. He said it was so ...