Donne's early life and poetry are often categorized as 'Jack Donne', while his later religious life is 'Dr. Donne'. What was his final professional role?
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Correct answer: Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral
After converting from Catholicism to Anglicanism and taking holy orders, Donne became a celebrated preacher. His sermons at St. Paul's remain among the most influential works of 17th-century prose.
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