John Dryden

English writer
Person human Q17002359
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John Dryden

Summary

John Dryden is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1668[2]. He died in Rome[3]. He died on January 28, 1701[4]. He worked as a writer[5].

Key Facts

  • John Dryden passed away in Rome[3].
  • John Dryden was born on January 1, 1668[2].
  • John Dryden died on January 28, 1701[4].
  • John Dryden's father was John Dryden[6].
  • John Dryden's mother was Elizabeth Howard[7].
  • John Dryden's professions included writer[5].
  • John Dryden was educated at Westminster School[8].
  • John Dryden is recorded as male[9].
  • John Dryden's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • John Dryden's given name is recorded as John[11].
  • John Dryden's sibling is recorded as Sir Erasmus Henry Dryden, 5th Baronet[12].
  • John Dryden's sibling is recorded as Charles Dryden[13].

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Origins and Family

John Dryden was born on January 1, 1668[2]. His father was he[6]. His mother was Elizabeth Howard[7].

Education

John Dryden's education included a stint at Westminster School[8].

Career and Affiliations

John Dryden worked as a writer[5].

Death and Burial

John Dryden died on January 28, 1701[4]. He passed away in Rome[3].

FAQs

Where did John Dryden die?

John Dryden passed away in Rome[3].

Who were John Dryden's parents?

John Dryden's father was John Dryden[6]. John Dryden's mother was Elizabeth Howard[7].

What did John Dryden do for work?

John Dryden worked as writer[5].

Where did John Dryden go to school?

John Dryden was educated at Westminster School[8].

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