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Samuel Johnson
English writer and lexicographer (1709–1784).
The record
Samuel Johnson was an English writer and lexicographer. Born on 18 September 1709 in Lichfield, Johnson died on 13 December 1784 in London at the age of 75.
Notable works include A Dictionary of the English Language. Johnson studied at Pembroke College and King Edward VI College, Stourbridge.
With a Wikipedia article in 134 languages, Samuel Johnson is No. 3,307 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 September 1709, Lichfield
- Died
- 13 December 1784, London (aged 75)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Lexicographer, linguist, poet
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Tories
- Education
- Pembroke College, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 134
Did you know
75
Lived to 75.
18 Sep
Shares a birthday with Anna Netrebko and Ronaldo.
5
One of 5 people in the Index born in Lichfield, with Elias Ashmole.
134
Has a Wikipedia article in 134 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Samuel Johnson
- FatherMichael Johnson
- MotherSarah Ford
- SpouseElizabeth Porter
Notable works
Notable works
- A Dictionary of the English Language
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