Ben Jonson

Summary

Ben Jonson is a human^[1]. He was born in Westminster^[2]. He was born on June 11, 1572^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on August 6, 1637^[5]. He worked as a playwright^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], actor^[9], and literary critic^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,068 views/month, #6,607 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Ben Jonson's place of birth was Westminster^[2].
• Ben Jonson was born in London^[12].
• Ben Jonson passed away in London^[4].
• Ben Jonson was born on June 11, 1572^[3].
• Ben Jonson died on August 6, 1637^[5].
• Ben Jonson is buried at Westminster Abbey^[13].
• Among Ben Jonson's spouses was Mrs Jonson^[14].
• Ben Jonson held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[15].
• Ben Jonson worked as a playwright^[6].
• Ben Jonson worked as a poet^[7].
• Ben Jonson worked as a writer^[8].
• Ben Jonson worked as an actor^[9].
• Ben Jonson's professions included literary critic^[10].
• Ben Jonson's professions included bretteur^[16].
• Ben Jonson held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom^[17].
• Ben Jonson was educated at Westminster School^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Ben Jonson is Every Man in His Humour^[19].
• Ben Jonson received the honorary doctorate^[20].
• Ben Jonson is recorded as male^[21].
• Ben Jonson's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Ben Jonson's genre is playwriting^[23].
• Ben Jonson's Commons category is recorded as Ben Jonson^[24].
• Ben Jonson's family name is recorded as Johnson^[25].
• Ben Jonson's given name is recorded as Ben^[26].
• Ben Jonson's significant event is recorded as posthumous birth^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Westminster^[2], an area of London^[28], in United Kingdom^[29] and London^[12], a metropolis^[30], in Roman Empire^[31], founded in 0047^[32]. Ben Jonson was born on June 11, 1572^[3].

Education

Ben Jonson's education included a stint at Westminster School^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], actor^[9], literary critic^[10], and bretteur^[16]. Ben Jonson held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom^[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ben Jonson is Every Man in His Humour^[19].

Recognition

Ben Jonson received the honorary doctorate^[20].

Personal Life

Among Ben Jonson's spouses was Mrs Jonson^[14].

Death and Burial

Ben Jonson died on August 6, 1637^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[13].

Why It Matters

Ben Jonson ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,068 views/month, #6,607 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

He has been cited as an influence by William Blake^[35], a painter^[36], 1757–1827^[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[38], specialised in poetry^[39].

Works attributed to him include Volpone^[40], a comedy^[41]; Every Man in His Humour^[42], a literary work^[43], founded in 1598^[44]; The Alchemist^[45], a dramatic work^[46]; and The London Prodigal^[47], a literary work^[48], written by Michael Drayton^[49].

FAQs

Where was Ben Jonson born?

Ben Jonson's place of birth was Westminster^[2].

Where did Ben Jonson die?

Ben Jonson died in London^[4].

Who was Ben Jonson married to?

Ben Jonson's spouses include Mrs Jonson^[14].

What did Ben Jonson do for work?

Ben Jonson worked as playwright^[6], poet^[7], writer^[8], actor^[9], and literary critic^[10].

Where did Ben Jonson go to school?

Ben Jonson was educated at Westminster School^[18].

What awards did Ben Jonson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate^[20].

Who did Ben Jonson influence?

Ben Jonson has been cited as an influence by William Blake^[35].