Public figure
Oliver Goldsmith Gold
Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and physician (d. 1774)
Oliver Goldsmith is an Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and physician (d. 1774). Born 1728 in Elphin.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1728-11-10, Elphin
- Died
- 1774-04-04, London
- Occupations
- physician, physician writer, poet, playwright, literary critic, novelist, writer, essayist, polygraph, dramaturge, theatrical producer
- Fields
- creative and professional writing, prose, poetry, drama, medicine
- Also known as
- Oliver Goldsmit, Olver Goldsmith, Oliverus Goldsmith, Oliverio Goldsmith, Inspired Idiot
Education and professional journey
SilverEducation
- University of Edinburgh
- Trinity College, Dublin
- Sligo Grammar School
Awards and recognition
Notable work
- The Vicar of Wakefield
- She Stoops to Conquer
Personal journey
- Languages
- English, Danish
Due diligence
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