Joseph Addison
Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 May 1719) was an English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century.
Joseph Addison | |
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| Born | 1 May 1672 Milston, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 17 May 1719 (aged 47) Kensington, Middlesex, England |
| Alma mater | The Queen's College, Oxford |
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| Political party | Whigs |
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| Period | from 1693 |
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| Literary movement | Classicism |
| Notable works | Cato, a Tragedy |
| Member of Parliament for the borough of Lostwithiel | |
| In office 1708–1709 | |
| Secretary of State for the Southern Department | |
| In office 12 April 1717 – 14 March 1718 | |
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