Human Accomplishment: John Dryden

an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was appointed England's first Poet Laureate in 1668.

Born

19 August 1631 Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England

Died

12 May 1700 (aged 68) London, England

Alma mater

Westminster School Trinity College, Cambridge

Occupation

Poet literary critic playwright librettist

Spouse(s)

Lady Elizabeth Howard

adultbasic

Britain

Children

Charles, John, and Erasmus Henry

era

1600-1800

Monarch

Charles II

Preceded by

Inaugural holder

Succeeded by

Thomas Shadwell

John Dryden