Samuel Johnson
English writer and lexicographer (1709–1784)
Samuel Johnson was born on September 18, 1709 in Lichfield and died on December 13, 1784 in London, aged 75. Recorded occupations: lexicographer, linguist, poet, literary historian, writer and teacher. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain. Notable works include “A Dictionary of the English Language”. Educated at Pembroke College, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge and King Edward VI School.
- Born
- September 18, 1709 · Lichfield
- Died
- December 13, 1784 · London
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- lexicographer, linguist, poet, literary historian, writer, teacher
- Notable works
- A Dictionary of the English Language
- Education
- Pembroke College, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, King Edward VI School
- Wikipedia editions
- 79 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
This image of Samuel Johnson's signature comes from Wikimedia Commons (Wikidata P109 signature file). Its licence is recorded as CC0, with the file credited to Samuel Johnson. It is linked to the person through Wikidata property P109 (signature), which ties a documented individual to a specific archived file. We show the file as published and do not redraw or retouch it. Deceased 1784: low publicity-rights risk.
See Samuel Johnson in the full gallery →
Design wallpaper with this signature →