Joseph Addison
English essayist, poet, playwright and politician (1672–1719)
Joseph Addison was born on May 1, 1672 in Milston and died on June 17, 1719 in Kensington, aged 47. Recorded occupations: politician, writer, playwright, poet, journalist and editor. Country of citizenship: England. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain and member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain. Notable works include “Cato, a Tragedy” and “Vita di Giovanni Milton”. Educated at The Queen's College, Charterhouse School and King Edward VI School.
- Born
- May 1, 1672 · Milston
- Died
- June 17, 1719 · Kensington
- Age at death
- 47
- Citizenship
- England
- Occupations
- politician, writer, playwright, poet, journalist, editor
- Positions held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland, Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, member of the 2nd Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 4th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 5th Parliament of Great Britain
- Notable works
- Cato, a Tragedy, Vita di Giovanni Milton
- Education
- The Queen's College, Charterhouse School, King Edward VI School
- Wikipedia editions
- 50 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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