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John Dryden(1631-1700)

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John Dryden was born on 9 August 1631 in Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, England, UK. John was a writer, known for England, My England (1995), King Arthur (Le Roi Arthur) (2009) and Licked (2010). John died on 1 May 1700 in London, England, UK.
BornAugust 9, 1631
DiedMay 1, 1700(68)
BornAugust 9, 1631
DiedMay 1, 1700(68)
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Michael Ball in England, My England (1995)
England, My England
7.0
  • Writer(uncredited)
  • 1995
King Arthur (Le Roi Arthur) (2009)
King Arthur (Le Roi Arthur)
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 2009
Licked
Short
  • Writer
  • 2010
Purcell: The Indian Queen (2014)
Purcell: The Indian Queen
Video
  • Writer
  • 2014

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  • Purcell: King Arthur (2017)
    Purcell: King Arthur
    Video
    • libretto
    • 2017
  • Purcell: The Indian Queen (2014)
    Purcell: The Indian Queen
    Video
    • libretto
    • 2014
  • Licked
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2010
  • King Arthur (Le Roi Arthur) (2009)
    King Arthur (Le Roi Arthur)
    TV Movie
    • libretto by
    • 2009
  • King Arthur (2004)
    King Arthur
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2004
  • Michael Ball in England, My England (1995)
    England, My England
    7.0
    • verse (uncredited)
    • 1995

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  • Michael Ball in England, My England (1995)
    England, My England
    7.0
    • writer: "How Happy the Lover"
    • 1995

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  • Born
    • August 9, 1631
    • Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 1, 1700
    • London, England, UK
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    • 1 Portrayal

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    Poet, dramatist, and literary critic.

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  • When did John Dryden die?
    May 1, 1700
  • At what age did John Dryden die?
    68 years old
  • Where did John Dryden die?
    London, England, UK
  • When was John Dryden born?
    August 9, 1631
  • Where was John Dryden born?
    Aldwinkle, Northamptonshire, England, UK

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