John Lyly

English playwright, poet and dramatist (c.1553/4-1606)
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Summary

John Lyly is a human[1]. Born in Kent[2], he… he was born on 1554[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 18, 1606[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and politician[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • John Lyly's place of birth was Kent[2].
  • John Lyly passed away in London[4].
  • John Lyly was born on 1554[3].
  • John Lyly died on November 18, 1606[5].
  • John Lyly is buried at St Bartholomew-the-Less[11].
  • John Lyly held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
  • John Lyly's professions included playwright[6].
  • John Lyly worked as a writer[7].
  • John Lyly worked as a novelist[8].
  • John Lyly's professions included politician[9].
  • John Lyly held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13].
  • John Lyly held the position of Member of the 1589 Parliament[14].
  • John Lyly held the position of Member of the 1593 Parliament[15].
  • John Lyly held the position of Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[16].
  • John Lyly held the position of Member of the 1601 Parliament[17].
  • John Lyly was educated at Magdalen College[18].
  • John Lyly was educated at University of Cambridge[19].
  • John Lyly's education included a stint at University of Oxford[20].
  • John Lyly is recorded as male[21].
  • John Lyly's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Lyly's Commons category is recorded as John Lyly[23].
  • John Lyly's family name is recorded as Lyly[24].
  • John Lyly's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Lyly's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • John Lyly's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Lyly's place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on 1554[3].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; University of Cambridge[19], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1209[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and University of Oxford[20], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1096[37], headquartered in Oxford[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1589 Parliament[14], Member of the 1593 Parliament[15], Member of the 1597-98 Parliament[16], and Member of the 1601 Parliament[17].

Death and Burial

John Lyly died on November 18, 1606[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at St Bartholomew-the-Less[11].

Why It Matters

John Lyly has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was John Lyly born?

John Lyly's place of birth was Kent[2].

Where did John Lyly die?

John Lyly died in London[4].

What did John Lyly do for work?

John Lyly worked as playwright[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and politician[9].

Where did John Lyly go to school?

John Lyly was educated at Magdalen College[18], University of Cambridge[19], and University of Oxford[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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