Michael Drayton
English poet
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Summary
Michael Drayton was born on January 1, 1563[1], in Hartshill[2]. He died on December 23, 1631[3], in London[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (553 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1631[8]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[10], United Kingdom[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Notable work: Idea[13], Endimion & Phœbe[14], Poemes, Lyrick and Pastorall[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Michael Drayton[17]
- Family name: Drayton[18]
- Given name: Michael[19]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[20], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Name in native language: Michael Drayton[27]
Why It Matters
Michael Drayton has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Works attributed to him include The London Prodigal[30], a literary work[31].
FAQs
Where was Michael Drayton born?
Michael Drayton was born in Hartshill[2].
Where did Michael Drayton die?
Michael Drayton died in London[4].