Matthew Prior
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Summary
Matthew Prior was born on July 21, 1664[1], in London[2]. He died on September 18, 1721[3], in Wimpole[4]. He worked as a poet[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (293 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], ambassador[14], Member of the 1701 Parliament[15]
- Educated at: St John's College[16], Westminster School[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18]
- Member of: Royal Society[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Matthew Prior[21]
- Family name: Prior[22]
- Given name: Matthew[23]
- Work location: The Hague[24], London[25]
- Depicted by: Matthew Prior[26], Matthew Prior (1664–1721), Poet and Diplomat[27], Matthew Prior (1664–1721)[28]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[30], Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Library of the World's Best Literature[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Matthew Prior[38]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1690[39]
- End of work period: January 1, 1721[40]
Why It Matters
Matthew Prior has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Matthew Prior born?
Matthew Prior was born in London[2].
Where did Matthew Prior die?
Matthew Prior passed away in Wimpole[4].
What did Matthew Prior do for work?
Matthew Prior worked as a poet[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], and politician[8].
Where did Matthew Prior go to school?
Matthew Prior was educated at St John's College[16] and Westminster School[17].
What awards did Matthew Prior receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18].