Biography of samuel johnson by boswell
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samuel Johnson |
| Date of Birth | 18 September 1709 |
| Place of Birth | Lichfield, Staffordshire, England |
| Date of Death | 13 December 1784 |
| Place of Death | London, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | British / England |
| Education | Pembroke College, Oxford |
| Profession | Lexicographer, writer, poet, literary critic, essayist |
| Years of Activity | Circa 1735 - 1784 |
| Brief Information | Samuel Johnson was an English writer who contributed significantly to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, and lexicographer. He is known for his 'A Dictionary of the English Language,' published in 1755, which was a significant scholarly undertaking and remained the most comprehensive English dictionary for many years. His biography by James Boswell, 'The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.,' is recognized as a seminal work in the genre of biography. |