When Did John Milton Die

John Milton, (born December 9, 1608, London, England—died November 8?, 1674, London?), English poet, pamphleteer, and historian, considered the most significant English author after William Shakespeare.

How did Milton die?

On or about 8 November 1674, when he was almost sixty-six years old, Milton died of complications from gout.

When did John Milton go blind?

The year 1652 was not a good one for Milton. By March or April, at the age of 43 years, he was completely blind in both eyes; in May, his wife died 3 days after giving birth to their fourth child; and 6 weeks later, his third child and only son, John, also died.

James H. Sterling

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