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Samuel Johnson
About
English writer and lexicographer (1709–1784)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Samuel Johnson
- Born
- 1709-09-18
- Died
- 1784-12-13
- Occupation
- lexicographer / linguist / poet / literary historian / writer / teacher / literary critic / biographer / essayist / politician / translator / book dealer / critic / prose writer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Lichfield
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseElizabeth PorterFrom 1736-07-09
Family
- FatherMichael Johnson
- MotherSarah Ford
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Notable Works
- A Dictionary of the English Languagebook by Samuel Johnson
Education
- Pembroke College1728-10-31 — 1731
- King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
- King Edward VI School
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q183266 ↗
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