John milton biography wikipedia
John milton biography wikipedia
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John Milton
John Milton | |
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| Born | (1608-12-09)9 December 1608 Bread Street, Cheapside, London, England |
| Died | 8 November 1674(1674-11-08) (aged 65) Bunhill, London, England |
| Occupation | Poet, Prose Polemicist, Civil Servant |
| Notable works | Paradise Lost |
John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an Englishpoet, religious thinker, and civil servant for the English Commonwealth Government.
He is one of the most important figures in Western literature. He is most famous for his Christian epic poemParadise Lost. His writing influenced both later poets and religious thinkers.
Life
[change | change source]John Milton was born on 9 December 1608, the son of John Milton (senior) and Sarah Jerry.
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His family lived in Bread Street, London. His father was a musician and composer. His main work was as a scrivener, a secretary who reads and writes letters for people who cannot read and write for themselves. Milton's father was well paid at this work, an