Joseph Addison

Joseph Addison (May 1, 1672 – June 17, 1719) was an English politician and writer. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long-standing friend, Richard Steele, with whom he founded The Spectator magazine.

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Period = from:1670 till:1720

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at:1672 text:Born in Milston, Wiltshire

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at:1687 text:Educated at Oxford

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at:1699 text:Receives travelling pension

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at:1704 text:"The Campaign" leads to political office

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at:1708 shift:(25,-10) text:Goes to Ireland

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at:1709 text:Assists Steele in Tatler

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at:1711 text:Spectator started

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at:1716 shift:(25,-10) text:Marries Lady Warwick

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at:1717 text:Secretary of State

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at:1719 text:Dies at Holland House

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