Philip Sidney
- January 10, 2024
- Poet
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Philip Sidney |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 30, 1554(1554-11-30) |
| Age | 470 |
| Date Of Death | October 17, 1586, Arnhem, Netherlands |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Philip Sidney Biography
| Name | Philip Sidney |
| Birthday | Nov 30 |
| Birth Year | 1554 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Spouse | Frances Burke, Countess of Clanricarde |
| Children(s) | Elizabeth Sydney |
Philip Sidney is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on November 30, 1554 in England, England, United Kingdom. Prominent English poet of the Elizabethan era who is most remembered for a pastoral romance entitled The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia.
Plot elements of Sidney’s Arcadia were borrowed by William Shakespeare and used in the famous tragedy King Lear.
He was one of three children born to Sir Henry Sidney and Lady Mary Dudley.
Philip Sidney Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Poet |
| House | Living in own house. |
Philip Sidney is one of the richest Poet from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Philip Sidney 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He wrote Astrophel and Stella, a series of sonnets, after a 1575 meeting with Penelope Devereux inspired the work.
He died at age thirty-two after fighting on the Protestant side in the Battle of Zutphen.
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Who is Philip Sidney Dating?
According to our records, Philip Sidney married to Frances Burke, Countess of Clanricarde. As of December 1, 2023, Philip Sidney’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Philip Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Philip Sidney celebrates birthday on November 30 of every year.
What is Philip Sidney known for?
Sidney penned several major works of the Elizabethan era, including Astrophel and Stella, the first Elizabethan sonnet cycle, and Arcadia, a heroic prose romance. He was also known for his literary criticism, known as The Defense of Poesy.
What is poetry according to Philip Sidney?
To, Sidney, poetry is an art of imitation for specific purpose, it is imitated to teach and delight. According to him, poetry is simply a superior means of communication and its value depends on what is communicated. So, even history when it is described in a lively and passionate expression becomes poetic.
Why did Philip Sidney write an apology for poetry?
Sydney felt too much concern about some of the remarks included in “The School of Abuse”. This humiliation of poetry hurt Sydney so much that Sydney took steps to give a minute respond to Gosson. Though the book was dedicated to Gosson, Sydney never mentioned Stephen Gosson’s name in his essay.
How does Philip Sidney defend poetry?
To this charge, Sidney replies that poetry does not abuse man’s wit but it is man’s wit that abuses poetry. All arts and sciences misused had evil effects, but that did not mean that they were less valuable when rightly employed. Abuse of poetry, according to Sidney, is not the problem of poetry but of the poet.
Who is the father of English criticism?
John Dryden is rightly considered as “the father of English Criticism”. He was the first to teach the English people to determine the merit of composition upon principles. With Dryden, a new era of criticism began. Before, Dryden, there were only occasional utterances on the critical art.