John Dennis
English dramatist (1658–1734)
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Summary
John Dennis was born on September 16, 1658[1], in London[2]. He died on January 6, 1734[3]. He worked as a writer[4], playwright[5], and literary critic[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1657[8]
- Date of death: 1734[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[10]
- Educated at: Trinity Hall[11], Gonville and Caius College[12], Harrow School[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family name: Dennis[15]
- Given name: John[16]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Library of the World's Best Literature[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Different from: John Dennis[24]
- Writing language: English[25]
Why It Matters
John Dennis has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was John Dennis born?
John Dennis's place of birth was London[2].
What did John Dennis do for work?
John Dennis worked as a writer[4], playwright[5], and literary critic[6].
Where did John Dennis go to school?
John Dennis was educated at Trinity Hall[11], Gonville and Caius College[12], and Harrow School[13].