Biography of john milton wikipedia

John Milton was a great English writer of the 17th Century. Milton was also a great believer in liberty.

Milton was born in Bread Street in London on 9 December 1608. His father also called John was a scrivener (a man who wrote contracts and other legal documents). His mother was called Sarah. John Milton Senior also composed music.

From an early age, John Milton Junior also loved music. From the age of 12, he was sent to St Paul’s school.

In 1625 Milton went to Cambridge University.

John milton introduction

He was awarded a BA in 1629 and an MA in 1632. After leaving university Milton continued studying at home. He also wrote poetry. In 1629 Milton wrote a poem called On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity.

John milton achievements

In 1634 a masque by John Milton called Comus was performed. (In the early 17th century a masque was a form of entertainment for the rich. It involved, drama, music, and dance). In 1638 a famous poem by Milton called Lycidas was published.

In 1638-39 Milton traveled to France and Italy and he met Galileo