Samuel Johnson
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Most Influential Person
English writer and lexicographer
Why Is Samuel Johnson Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Samuel Johnson , often called Dr Johnson, was an English writer who made lasting contributions as a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography calls him "arguably the most distinguished man of letters in English history".
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What Are Samuel Johnson's Academic Contributions?
Samuel Johnson is most known for their academic work in the field of literature. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of and communications.
Samuel Johnson has made the following academic contributions:
