Ben Jonson
English playwright, poet, and actor (1572-1637)
1572 — 1637
Quick Facts
Profession
English playwright, poet, and actor (1572-1637)
Born
June 21, 1572
Died
1637 (age ~65)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, writer, poet
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in LondonDied in London
1572
Born in London (1572-06-21)
1637
Died in London
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Benjamin Jonson was an English poet and playwright. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for the satirical plays Every Man in His Humour (1598), Volpone, or The Fox, The Alchemist (1610), and Bartholomew Fair (1614), and for his lyric and epigrammatic poetry. He is regarded as "the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I."
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Who is Ben Jonson?+
Benjamin Jonson was an English poet and playwright. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence on English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for the satirical plays Every Man in His Humour (1598), Volpone, or The Fox, The Alchemist (1610), and Bartholo
What does the name Ben mean?+
The name Ben means "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is of English origin.
When was Ben Jonson born?+
Ben Jonson was born on June 21, 1572.
When did Ben Jonson die?+
Ben Jonson died in 1637, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
The name Ben is of English origin, meaning "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ben — June 21, 1572
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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