John Dryden Biography, Birthday & Nationality

John Dryden 09/08/1631   -   12/05/1700

John Dryden Introduction:

John Dryden was the greatest literary poet, critic and playwright of the Restoration Period. Read this biography to know about his life, career, works and timeline.

John Dryden Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Poets
  • Died At Age: 68
  • Sun Sign: Leo
  • Born In: Northamptonshire, England
  • Famous As: Poet
  • Spouse/Ex-: Lady Elizabeth
  • Father: Erasmus Dryden
  • Mother: Mary Pickering
  • Died On: May 12, 1700
  • Place Of Death: London, England
  • Epitaphs: Here Lies Du Vall; Reader, If Male Thou Art,, Look To Thy Purse; If Female, To Thy Heart.
  • Education:
    1. Trinity College
    2. Cambridge
    3. Westminster School
    4. University Of Cambridge
  • Bio: John Dryden Was The Greatest Literary Poet, Critic And Playwright Of The Restoration Period. Read This Biography To Know About His Life, Career, Works And Timeline.