John Gay is a human[1]. His place of birth was Barnstaple[2]. He was born on June 30, 1685[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 4, 1732[5]. He worked as a poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and librettist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
John Gay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
John Gay's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
John Gay's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Gay was born in Barnstaple[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 30, 1685[3] and 1685[11]. English was his native language[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and librettist[9]. John Gay's field of work was poetry[16].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to John Gay is The Beggar's Opera[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 4, 1732[5] and 1732[12]. John Gay died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[13].
Why It Matters
John Gay has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include The Beggar's Opera[29], a dramatico-musical work[30], founded in 1727[31].
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