Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was a British lexicographer, linguist and poet.

Also recorded as Dr Johnson; Dr. Johnson; Great Moralist.

Overview

Born at Lichfield in 1709, died at London in 1784.

In detail

Samuel Johnson studied at Pembroke College, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge and King Edward VI School. training under William Adams is recorded. David Garrick is recorded as having studied under Samuel Johnson. the recorded working language is English.

Works named in the authority record are A Dictionary of the English Language.

Sources

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“Samuel Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q183266: Samuel Johnson
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