Oliver Goldsmith
Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and physician (d. 1774)
Oliver Goldsmith was born on November 10, 1728 in Elphin and died on April 4, 1774 in London, aged 45. Recorded occupations: physician, physician writer, poet, playwright, literary critic and novelist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Ireland. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, prose, poetry and drama. Notable works include “The Vicar of Wakefield” and “She Stoops to Conquer”. Educated at University of Edinburgh, Trinity College, Dublin and Sligo Grammar School.
- Born
- November 10, 1728 · Elphin
- Died
- April 4, 1774 · London
- Age at death
- 45
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Ireland
- Occupations
- physician, physician writer, poet, playwright, literary critic, novelist
- Notable works
- The Vicar of Wakefield, She Stoops to Conquer
- Education
- University of Edinburgh, Trinity College, Dublin, Sligo Grammar School
- Wikipedia editions
- 51 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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