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Samuel Johnson

By Dennis0596
  • Born

    Born

    September 18 in Lichfield, England, to Michael Johnson (bookseller, age 52), and Sarah Johnson nee Ford (age 40) Johnson is put out to a wetnurse whose milk was tubercular. Bate correctly describes the results as "disastrous." J's eyes are infected, and he contracts scrofula; he is almost blind in his left eye, and his right eye is also affected. He is deaf in one ear. His face is also scarred.
  • Johnson enters Oxford University

    Johnson enters Oxford University

    Unfortunately, Johnson leaves Oxford without a degree; exit is due to a lack of funds.
  • Traslation of "Lobo"

    Traslation of "Lobo"

    Spends time living in Birmingham, with Edmund Hector (a schoolfellow and lifelong friend). He contributes a few essays to a local publisher and meets a number of people, including Elizabeth Porter, whom he will eventually marry. He works on his translation of Lobo, with a lot of assistance from Hector.
  • His play "Irene" is presented

    His play "Irene" is presented

    He works on his play "Irene"
  • His work: "Complete Vindication of the Licensers of the Stage" is presented

    His work: "Complete Vindication of the Licensers of the Stage" is presented

  • "Plan for a Dictionary of the English Language" is presented

    "Plan for a Dictionary of the English Language" is presented

  • "Vision of Theodore the Hermit" is presented

    "Vision of Theodore the Hermit" is presented

  • Passed Away

    Passed Away

    He was buried on 20 December 1784 at Westminster Abbey with an inscription that reads: Samuel Johnson, LL.D.
    Obiit XIII die Decembris,
    Anno Domini
    M.DCC.LXXXIV.
    Ætatis suœ LXXV.