Ben Jonson
English playwright, poet, and actor (1572-1637)
Ben Jonson was born on June 11, 1572 (Julian calendar) in Westminster and died on August 6, 1637 (Julian calendar) in London, aged 65. Recorded occupations: playwright, poet, writer, actor, literary critic and bretteur. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Positions held include Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom. Notable works include “Every Man in His Humour” and “The Isle of Dogs”. Educated at Westminster School. Honours include honorary doctorate.
- Born
- June 11, 1572 (Julian calendar) · Westminster
- Died
- August 6, 1637 (Julian calendar) · London
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- playwright, poet, writer, actor, literary critic, bretteur
- Positions held
- Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
- Notable works
- Every Man in His Humour, The Isle of Dogs
- Education
- Westminster School
- Honours
- honorary doctorate
- Wikipedia editions
- 63 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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