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Joseph Addison — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 1 May 1672 · Died: 17 June 1719 · Age at death: 47

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Joseph Addison died aged 47. He was born on 1 May 1672 and died on 17 June 1719.

Essayist and politician who co-founded The Spectator magazine

Did you know?His tragedy play, Cato, was immensely popular and is said to have been a major influence on George Washington and other American revolutionaries.

Joseph Addison (1 May 1672 – 17 June 1719) was a British writer and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison.

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Age at death: 47
Years since death: 307

Born: May 1, 1672 · Milston, United Kingdom
Died: June 17, 1719
Nationality: English
Known for: Literature, Politics, Philosophy

Family

Father: Lancelot Addison
Mother: Jane Gulston
Spouse: Charlotte Addison

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