August 17, 1631
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- Source: Concise Literary Encyclopedia
THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Dryden
17th-century English poet and playwright (1631–1700)
John Dryden has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 19, 1631 in Aldwincle, United Kingdom.
Born
August 19, 1631
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: May 12, 1700
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Aldwincle, United Kingdom
- Professions
- literary critic, poet, writer, librettist, playwright, translator, hymnwriter
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: August 19, 1631 (BnF authorities; Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900; Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition) or August 17, 1631 (Concise Literary Encyclopedia) or August 9, 1631 (Olomouc City Library regional database).
The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.
August 9, 1631
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All birth date sources
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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was John Dryden born?
John Dryden was born in Aldwincle, United Kingdom.