John Dryden
(1631-1700)

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17th-century English poet and playwright – John Dryden was born in Aldwincle (Village in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom) on August 9th, 1631 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on May 1st, 1700 at the age of 68. Today John Dryden would be 392 years old.

Age

how old was John Dryden when he died?

John Dryden died in 1700 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 9th, 1631 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Aldwincle Village in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Death Date	May 1st, 1700 (Saturday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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John Dryden

Birthday

When was John Dryden born?

John Dryden was born on August 9th, 1631.

Death

When did John Dryden die?

John Dryden died on May 1st, 1700 at the age of 68 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today John Dryden would be 392 years old.