Samuel Johnson

Dr Samuel Johnson (September 7, 1709 Old Style/September 18 New Style 1–December 13, 1784), often referred to simply as Dr Johnson, was one of England's greatest literary figures: a poet, essayist, biographer, lexicographer, and often esteemed the finest literary critic in English. Johnson was a great wit and prose stylist of genius, whose are still frequently quoted in print today.

Notes

1 After Britain's change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar in 1752, Johnson celebrated his birthday on September 18.

Related Topics:
Julian calendar - Gregorian calendar - 1752 - September 18

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2 Dr. Johnson (played by Robbie Coltrane) featured in the third series of Blackadder (in the episode titled 'Ink and Incapability'), presenting his dictionary to Prince George for his patronage, whereupon it is believed to be burnt by Baldrick; Blackadder then attempts to rewrite the whole thing in one night.

Related Topics:
Robbie Coltrane - Blackadder - Dictionary - Prince George - Baldrick - Blackadder

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