Author: John Dryden
Alternate names: J. Dryden; "Glorious John."; John Dryden, 1631-1700.; Dryden, J.; Dryden, John; Dryden, John, 1631-1700.; Dryden John 1631-1700; Dryden, John, 1631-1700
Born: 9 August 1631
Died: 1 May 1700
Bio: Influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright.