Alexander Pope
English poet (1688–1744)
Alexander Pope was born on May 21, 1688 (Julian calendar) in London and died on May 30, 1744 (Julian calendar) in Twickenham, aged 56. Recorded occupations: poet, literary historian, translator, writer, philosopher and satirist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England and Kingdom of Great Britain. Notable works include “The Rape of the Lock”, “Messiah”, “Eloisa to Abelard” and “An Essay on Criticism”. Educated at Twyford School.
- Born
- May 21, 1688 (Julian calendar) · London
- Died
- May 30, 1744 (Julian calendar) · Twickenham
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- poet, literary historian, translator, writer, philosopher, satirist
- Notable works
- The Rape of the Lock, Messiah, Eloisa to Abelard, An Essay on Criticism
- Education
- Twyford School
- Wikipedia editions
- 78 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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