How old was Thomas Gray?

Thomas Gray died on July 30, 1771 at the age of 54.

When is Thomas Gray's birthday?

Thomas Gray was born on December 26, 1716.

Where was Thomas Gray born?

Thomas Gray was born in London.

What is Thomas Gray's zodiac sign?

Thomas Gray's zodiac sign is Capricorn.

What is Thomas Gray's nationality?

Thomas Gray is a citizen of Kingdom of Great Britain.

What does Thomas Gray do?

Thomas Gray is known as poet, literary critic, writer, historian.

Thomas Gray

English poet and classical scholar (1716–1771)

Died aged 54CapricornKingdom of Great Britain

Biography

Thomas Gray (26 December 1716 – 30 July 1771) was an English poet, letter-writer, and classical scholar at Cambridge University, being a fellow first of Peterhouse then of Pembroke College. He is widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, published in 1751. Gray was a self-critical writer who published only 13 poems in his lifetime, despite being very popular. He was even offered the position of Poet Laureate in 1757 after the death of Colley Cibber, though he declined.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

Regius Professor of History, Cambridge University

Employers / organisations

University of Cambridge

Quick answers about Thomas Gray

How old was Thomas Gray?: Thomas Gray died on July 30, 1771 at the age of 54.
When is Thomas Gray's birthday?: Thomas Gray was born on December 26, 1716.
Where was Thomas Gray born?: Thomas Gray was born in London.
What is Thomas Gray's zodiac sign?: Thomas Gray's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What is Thomas Gray's nationality?: Thomas Gray is a citizen of Kingdom of Great Britain.
What does Thomas Gray do?: Thomas Gray is known as poet, literary critic, writer, historian.

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