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Where was John Milton born and educated?
Where was John Milton born and educated?
- Cambridge and Christ's Hospital
- Edinburgh and St. Andrews
- London and Christ's College (correct)
- Oxford and Cambridge
What was John Milton known as during his time at college?
What was John Milton known as during his time at college?
- The Lady of Christ's (correct)
- The Gentleman Poet
- The Bard of Cambridge
- The Scholar of Oxford
Where did John Milton write his shorter poems?
Where did John Milton write his shorter poems?
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Canterbury
- Horton (correct)
- Buckinghamshire
What is the general consensus about John Milton's position among English poets?
What is the general consensus about John Milton's position among English poets?
What was John Milton's nickname during his time at college?
What was John Milton's nickname during his time at college?
Where did John Milton write his sonnet?
Where did John Milton write his sonnet?
At what age did John Milton admit to having done little in life?
At what age did John Milton admit to having done little in life?
Which college did John Milton attend?
Which college did John Milton attend?
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Birthplace of John Milton
Birthplace of John Milton
John Milton was born in London, England.
Education of John Milton
Education of John Milton
John Milton was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge.
Nickname at college
Nickname at college
During his time at college, Milton was known as 'The Lady of Christ's.'
Horton and Milton's work
Horton and Milton's work
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Milton's poetic rank
Milton's poetic rank
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Milton's early reflection
Milton's early reflection
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Location of Milton's sonnet writing
Location of Milton's sonnet writing
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Milton's college attendance
Milton's college attendance
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Study Notes
John Milton's Life and Career
- John Milton was born in London.
- He attended Christ's College, Cambridge.
- During his time at college, Milton was known as "The Lady of Christ's College" due to his remarkable poetic talent and angelic appearance.
- He penned his shorter poems, including his sonnets, in Italy.
- Milton is widely regarded as one of the greatest English poets of all time.
- At the age of 23, Milton confessed to having accomplished little in his life.
- Milton's nickname during his college days was "The Lady of Christ's College".
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Test your knowledge of the life and works of John Milton, a prominent English poet and writer. Explore his early life, education, major works, and literary contributions.
