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Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison (1672–1719) was an English politician, writer and playwright.

Also recorded as Joseph Addisson; Right Hon. Joseph Addison; Jozef Adddison.

Overview

Born at Milston in 1672, died at Kensington in 1719.

In detail

Joseph Addison studied at The Queen's College, Charterhouse School and King Edward VI School. the recorded working language is Latin and English.

Employment is recorded with Magdalen College. Positions recorded include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland and Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.

Works named in the authority record are Cato, a Tragedy and Vita di Giovanni Milton.

Work by Joseph Addison is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joseph Addison”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q206384: Joseph Addison

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