Isaac Watts
- January 10, 2024
- Poet
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Isaac Watts |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 17, 1674(1674-07-17) |
| Age | 350 |
| Date Of Death | November 25, 1748, Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Isaac Watts Biography
| Name | Isaac Watts |
| Birthday | Jul 17 |
| Birth Year | 1674 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Sarah Taunton, Isaac Watts |
Isaac Watts is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on July 17, 1674 in England, England, United Kingdom. A British hymn composer, poet, and theologian, he is credited with more than 700 hymns, including the famous “Joy to the World.”
His poem, Against Idleness and Mischief, was parodied by author Lewis Carroll in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
He grew up in a family of religious Nonconformists, and his father was twice imprisoned for his beliefs.
Isaac Watts Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Poet |
| House | Living in own house. |
Isaac Watts is one of the richest Poet from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Isaac Watts 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied Greek, Hebrew and Latin at King Edward VI School in Southampton, England.
Also a logician, he published a 1724 textbook with the lengthy title of Logic, or The Right Use of Reason in the Enquiry After Truth With a Variety of Rules to Guard Against Error in the Affairs of Religion and Human Life, as well as in the Sciences.
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Facts & Trivia
Isaac Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Isaac Watts celebrates birthday on July 17 of every year.
What was Isaac Watts famous for?
Watts wrote educational books on geography, astronomy, grammar, and philosophy, which were widely used throughout the 18th century. He is now best known, however, for his hymns. The famous hymns were written during Watts’s Mark Lane ministry.
Did Isaac Watts marry?
Watts never did marry. His hymn writing originally came from a challenge from his father. When Watts was 15, he complained that the singing in their congregation was listless.
How many children did Isaac Watts have?
Sir Isaac Watts married Margaret Andrews and had 3 children. He passed away on 25 Nov 1748 in Stoke Newington, London Borough of Hackney, Greater London, England.
Why did Isaac Watts wrote hymns?
Frustrated with the heartless psalm singing of his time , young Watts sometimes criticized the singing at his church. Listening to his concerns one day, Watts’ father challenged him, “Well then, young man, why don’t you give us something better to sing?” He rose to the challenge by writing his first hymn.
Should I be carried to the skies?
Shall I be carried to the skies, On flowry beds of ease , While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas?