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John Dryden

Person   Born 9/8/1631 Died 12/5/1700

Categories: Poetry, Theatre

Poet and playwright. Born in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire. The first Poet Laureate. Died in London. Initially buried in St Anne's Church, Soho but quickly reburied in Chaucer's grave in Westminster Abbey.

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Dryden

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John Dryden

John Dryden, poet, lived here. B.1631. D.1700.

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Spirit of Soho Mural

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John Milton

{On the top plaque there is a section of gilded inscribed poetry by John Dryd...

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