Samuel Johnson
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1649 – 1703
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Who was Samuel Johnson?
Samuel Johnson was an English clergyman and political writer, sometimes called "the Whig" to distinguish him from the author and lexicographer of the same name. He is one of the best known pamphlet writers who developed Whig resistance theory.
Famous Quotes:
- Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze.
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- Born
- 1649
- Nationality
- England
- Education
- University of Cambridge
- Trinity College, Cambridge
(1666 - )
- Died
- 1703
Kensington
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on July 23, 2013
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