Joseph Addison

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joseph Addison
Occupation	Playwright
Date Of Birth	May 1, 1672(1672-05-01)
Age	352
Date Of Death	June 17, 1719
Birthplace	Milston
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Taurus

Joseph Addison Biography

Joseph Addison is one of the most popular and richest Playwright who was born on May 1, 1672 in Milston, England, United Kingdom. The late 17th century and the early 18th-century British writer, actor, also a politician. was best known for his acclaimed 1712 drama, Cato, a Tragedy. He was also a renowned essayist. He co-founded The Spectator magazine with Richard Steele.

He started a newspaper for political purposes known as The Freeholder, which was badly condemned from Alexander Pope.

The place of birth was Milston, Wiltshire, England. He was unhappy in his marriage with the countess of Warwick and her son, whom was a former tutor.

Joseph Addison Net Worth

Joseph Addison is one of the richest Playwright from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joseph Addison 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student of Classics in Queen’s College, Oxford. In 1709, he started contributing essays to the publication known as The Tatler.

In 1808 in 1808, the New York town was re-named to honor his memory. It was previously known as Middletown The village is now called Addison.

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Who is Joseph Addison Dating?

According to our records, Joseph Addison married to Charlotte, Countess of Warwick. As of December 1, 2023, Joseph Addison’s is not dating anyone.

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Joseph Ranked on the list of most popular Playwright. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Joseph Addison celebrates birthday on May 1 of every year.

Why is Joseph Addison important?

Joseph Addison, (born May 1, 1672, Milston, Wiltshire, England—died June 17, 1719, London), English essayist, poet, and dramatist, who, with Richard Steele, was a leading contributor to and guiding spirit of the periodicals The Tatler and The Spectator.

What did Joseph Addison write?

Addison’s most famous fictional work is Cato, a Tragedy , written in 1712. He is also known for his poetry, influenced by his extensive classical education and his time spent abroad from 1699-1704. Addison had a vibrant political career in the Whig party.

What were the two great things done by Addison to British literature?

He excelled in classics, being specially noted for his Latin verse , and became a fellow of Magdalen College. In 1693, he addressed a poem to John Dryden, and his first major work, a book of the lives of English poets, was published in 1694. His translation of Virgil’s Georgics was published in the same year.

What is the major contribution of Joseph Addison to English prose?

Addison’s passionate interest in and deep knowledge of Roman poetry and history are evident in his early prose works evaluating the best Roman poets , his translations of such poets as Virgil and Ovid (1694 and 1717), and his own highly praised imitations of Latin poets such as Horace.

What are the good manners described in Joseph Addison rural manners?

Fashionable men of town now take pleasure in speaking in a coarse and uncivilized manner. In fact a clown would blush at their lack of restraint and decorum in speech. We are fortunate, says Addison, that this piece of good breeding has not so far reached the country.