Benjamin Jonson was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy.
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Ben Jonson (born June 11?, 1572, London, England—died August 6, 1637, London) was an English Stuart dramatist, lyric poet, and literary critic.
Ben Jonson
English playwright and poet
Benjamin Jonson was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy. Wikipedia
Born: June 11, 1572, England, United Kingdom
Died: August 18, 1637 (age 65 years), Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Influenced by: William Shakespeare, John Pory, and William Camden
Place of burial: Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom
Children: Mary Jonson and Benjamin Jonson
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