John Gay net worth and salary: John Gay is a Poet who has a net worth of $14 Million. John Gay was born in in June 30, 1685. A British poet and dramatist, he is most famous for his 1728 work, The Beggar's Opera, which features the characters of Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum. His other popular works include Acis and Galatea, Polly, and Three Hours After Marriage.
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🎂 John Gay - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

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Popular As	John Gay
Occupation	Poet
Age	years old
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Born	June 30, 1685 (England)
Birthday	June 30
Town/City	England
Nationality	England

🌙 Zodiac

John Gay’s zodiac sign is Cancer. According to astrologers, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water, just like Scorpio and Pisces. Guided by emotion and their heart, they could have a hard time blending into the world around them. Being ruled by the Moon, phases of the lunar cycle deepen their internal mysteries and create fleeting emotional patterns that are beyond their control. As children, they don't have enough coping and defensive mechanisms for the outer world, and have to be approached with care and understanding, for that is what they give in return.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John Gay was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

About

A British poet and dramatist, he is most famous for his 1728 work, The Beggar's Opera, which features the characters of Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum. His other popular works include Acis and Galatea, Polly, and Three Hours After Marriage.

Before Fame

He worked for a time as an apprentice to a London silk merchant. He published his first literary work, Wine, in 1708.

Trivia

His sequel to The Beggar's Opera was banned from production by members of the British government who recognized themselves as objects of the original production's satire.