Joseph Addison
English essayist, poet, playwright and politician (1672–1719)
1672 — 1719
Quick Facts
Profession
English essayist, poet, playwright and politician (1672–1719)
Born
May 1, 1672
Died
1719 (age ~47)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, politician
EnglandBorn in MilstonDied in Kensington
1672
Born in Milston (1672-05-01)
1719
Died in Kensington
About
Joseph Addison was a British writer and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and conventional classical images of the 17th century. Addison is also famous for his play Cato, a Tragedy.
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Who is Joseph Addison?+
Joseph Addison was a British writer and politician. He was the eldest son of Lancelot Addison. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine. His simple prose style marked the end of the mannerisms and convention
What does the name Joseph mean?+
The name Joseph means "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is of English origin.
When was Joseph Addison born?+
Joseph Addison was born on May 1, 1672.
When did Joseph Addison die?+
Joseph Addison died in 1719, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.
The name Joseph is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Hebrew]. Etymology: From Ioseph, ultimately from lit=(God) shall add; a son of Jacob. Yusuf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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