Birthday: December 9, 1608 (Sagittarius)
Born In: Cheapside, London, England
Birthday: December 9, 1608 (Sagittarius)
Born In: Cheapside, London, England
John Milton was a very famous English poet, historian as well as a civil servant in the British government. He is considered to be the greatest writer of English verse after William Shakespeare and one of the most learned poets of all times. He became a prominent figure when England was passing through a time of huge religious and political turmoil. He took an active part in advocating the overthrow of a cruel monarchy and the establishment of a democratic government elected by its citizens. He wrote hundreds of pamphlets criticizing the role and influence of the monarchy and the clergy in the life of the citizens of the country and demanded for their freedom from religious and political oppression. He called upon the Catholic clergy to give up their control over religious thoughts and make Christianity a better religion. He was imprisoned for protesting against the monarchy and for proposing a free civil society. He had a unique style of writing that influenced poets who came after him. A large number of poets admired his skills as a poet but many of them did not accept his views on religion. The French and the American revolutions later were also influenced by his thoughts.
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Died At Age: 65
Spouse/Ex-: Mary Powell
father: John Milton, Sr
mother: Sarah Jeffrey
siblings: Anne, Christopher
children: Anne, Deborah, Mary
Born Country: England
Died on: November 8, 1674
place of death: Bunhill, London, England
City: London, England
Notable Alumni: Christ's College, Cambridge
Cause of Death: Gout
education: Christ's College, Cambridge
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