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Alexander Pope was born on May 21, 1688 in London, Roman Empire. Alexander Pope was listed as a poet, literary historian and translator. Death is recorded on May 30, 1744, at the age of 56. Notable works include The Rape of the Lock, Messiah and Eloisa to Abelard.
My Take
Alexander Pope is one of those figures I keep returning to. Born in 1688 London, frail and small in stature, he turned language into a precision weapon, skewering vanity and folly with that exquisitely polite venom across The Rape of the Lock and An Essay on Criticism. What fascinates me is how alive the wit still feels three centuries on; a single couplet can land with a sting no modern satirist quite matches. Add the entrepreneurial grind of his Homer translations and you get a self-made man of letters. I respect anyone who can wound and delight in the same breath.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alexander Pope
- Name (Japanese)
- アレキサンダー・ポープ
- Reading
- あれきさんだー・ぽーぷ
- Born
- May 21, 1688 – May 30, 1744
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- poet / literary historian / translator / author / philosopher
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Rape of the Lock | — | |
| Notable work | Messiah | — | |
| Notable work | Eloisa to Abelard | — | |
| Notable work | An Essay on Criticism | — |
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander Pope born?
Born May 21, 1688.
When did Alexander Pope die?
Died May 30, 1744, aged 56.
Where was Alexander Pope from?
Alexander Pope was from London, Roman Empire.
What did Alexander Pope do?
Alexander Pope worked as poet, literary historian, translator, author, philosopher.
What was Alexander Pope known for?
Notable works include The Rape of the Lock, Messiah, Eloisa to Abelard.