John Dryden
English poet and playwright (1631–1700) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Dryden" redirects here. For the NHL goaltender, see Ken Dryden. For other uses, see Dryden (disambiguation). For other people of the same name, see John Dryden (disambiguation).
John Dryden (/ˈdraɪdən/; 19 August [O.S. 9 August] 1631 – 12 May [O.S. 1 May] 1700) was an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who in 1668 was appointed England's first Poet Laureate.[1][2]
Quick Facts Poet Laureate of England, Monarch ...
John Dryden | |
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Poet Laureate of England | |
In office 13 April 1668 – January 1688 | |
Monarch | James II |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Thomas Shadwell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1631-08-19)19 August 1631 Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England |
Died | 12 May 1700(1700-05-12) (aged 68) London, England |
Spouse |
Lady Elizabeth Howard
(m. 1663) |
Children | Charles, John, and Erasmus Henry |
Alma mater | Westminster School Trinity College, Cambridge |
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Writing career | |
Language | English |
Period | 1659–1700 |
Genre | |
Subject | Politics and other |
Literary movement | Classicism |
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He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Romantic writer Sir Walter Scott called him "Glorious John".[3]