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1672 born in Dublin, Ireland. 1694 he entered the army 1700 rose to the rank of captain 1701 Published his first book The Christian Hero 1701 first play, The Funeral 1703 The Lying Lover(A play) 1705 The Tender Husband (Play) 1707 he married Mary Scurlock. This is his second wife - his prior wife died the year before. 1709 began his famous periodical, the Tatler (1709–11), the writing of which was soon joined by his close friend Joseph Addison. 1711 moved mon to the Spectator (1711–12) 1713 another tabloid the Guardian stated and ended within the same year. 01/01/1715 was knighted as a reward for his services to the Hanoverian party. 1722 he produced his last and most important play, The Conscious Lovers 1729 Death |
