John Dryden
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John Dryden
Summary
John Dryden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aldwincle[2]. He was born on August 9, 1631[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 1, 1700[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], translator[7], poet[8], literary critic[9], and hymnwriter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- John Dryden's place of birth was Aldwincle[2].
- John Dryden passed away in London[4].
- John Dryden was born on August 9, 1631[3].
- John Dryden was born on August 7, 1631[12].
- John Dryden was born on 1631[13].
- John Dryden was born on August 9, 1631[14].
- John Dryden died on May 1, 1700[5].
- John Dryden died on 1700[15].
- John Dryden died on May 1, 1700[16].
- John Dryden is buried at Westminster Abbey[17].
- John Dryden's father was Erasmus Dryden[18].
- John Dryden's mother was Mary Pickering[19].
- Among John Dryden's spouses was Elizabeth Howard[20].
- A child of John Dryden was Sir Erasmus Henry Dryden, 5th Baronet[21].
- A child of John Dryden was Charles Dryden[22].
- A child of John Dryden was John Dryden[23].
- John Dryden held citizenship in Kingdom of England[24].
- John Dryden worked as a playwright[6].
- John Dryden worked as a translator[7].
- John Dryden worked as a poet[8].
- John Dryden worked as a literary critic[9].
- John Dryden's professions included hymnwriter[10].
- John Dryden's professions included writer[25].
- John Dryden held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[26].
- John Dryden was educated at Westminster School[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Aldwincle[2], John Dryden… Recorded date of birth include August 9, 1631[3], August 7, 1631[12], and 1631[13]. His father was Erasmus Dryden[18]. His mother was Mary Pickering[19].
Education
Educated at Westminster School[27], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1179[30] and Trinity College[31], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], translator[7], poet[8], literary critic[9], hymnwriter[10], and writer[25]. John Dryden held the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Wild Gallant[36], a literary work[37] and Essay of Dramatick Poesie[38], a written work[39].
Recognition
John Dryden received the Fellow of the Royal Society[40].
Personal Life
John Dryden was married to Elizabeth Howard[20]. Children include Sir Erasmus Henry Dryden, 5th Baronet[21], a priest[41], 1669–1710[42]; Charles Dryden[22], a translator[43], 1666–1704[44]; and he[23], a writer[45], 1668–1701[46]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[47].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 1, 1700[5] and 1700[15]. John Dryden died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[17].
Why It Matters
John Dryden has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Absalom and Achitophel[49], a literary work[50]; All for Love[51], a literary work[52]; and Annus Mirabilis[53], a literary work[54].
FAQs
Where was John Dryden born?
John Dryden's place of birth was Aldwincle[2].
Where did John Dryden die?
John Dryden passed away in London[4].
Who were John Dryden's parents?
John Dryden's father was Erasmus Dryden[18]. John Dryden's mother was Mary Pickering[19].
Who was John Dryden married to?
John Dryden's spouses include Elizabeth Howard[20].
What did John Dryden do for work?
John Dryden worked as playwright[6], translator[7], poet[8], literary critic[9], and hymnwriter[10].
Where did John Dryden go to school?
John Dryden was educated at Westminster School[27] and Trinity College[31].
What awards did John Dryden receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[40].