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Joseph Addison
English essayist, poet, playwright and politician (1672–1719)
Joseph Addison was born on May 1, 1672 in Milston, United Kingdom and died on June 17, 1719, aged 47.
Born
May 1, 1672
Joseph Addison died aged 47.
Died: June 17, 1719
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Milston, United Kingdom
- Professions
- poet, essayist, playwright, editor, journalist, philosopher, librettist, correspondent, writer, critic, politician
- Citizenship
- England
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Find a Grave
- International Music Score Library Project
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Addison, Joseph
- SNAC
- Roglo
- Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- BnF authorities
- Latter-day Saint Literature database
- Integrated Authority File
- Dictionary of Irish Biography
- Historical Dictionary of Switzerland
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Questions people ask
How old was Joseph Addison when they died?
Joseph Addison died aged 47.
When is Joseph Addison’s birthday?
Joseph Addison’s recorded birthday is May 1.
Where was Joseph Addison born?
Joseph Addison was born in Milston, United Kingdom.
When did Joseph Addison die?
Joseph Addison died on June 17, 1719.