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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

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Birth: 1709-09-18 , Lichfield
Death: 1784-12-13 , Londres
Samuel Johnson was a prominent 18th-century English writer, lexicographer, essayist, poet, and literary critic. He is widely regarded as one of the most important literary figures in British history, famous for his 'A Dictionary of the English Language'.
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Depend upon it, Sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.

on the execution of Dr Dodd for forgery, 27 June 1777

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