Education
Born in Street Thomas near Exeter, Budgell was educated at Oxford University.
Born in Street Thomas near Exeter, Budgell was educated at Oxford University.
However, when he lampooned the Viceroy, he lost his position. Budgell assisted Addison with his magazine, The Spectator, writing 37 numbers signed X. In these he imitates Addison"s style with some success. Between 1715 and 1727, he represented Mullingar in the Irish House of Commons.
He committed suicide by throwing himself out of a boat at London Bridge.
His suicide note famously said: "What Cato did, and Addison approved, cannot be wrong.".