Anna Seward

English Romantic poet (1742-1809)
Person human Q1131816
Anna Seward
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Anna Seward

Summary

Anna Seward is a human[1]. She was born in Eyam[2]. She was born on December 12, 1747[3]. She passed away in Lichfield[4]. She died on March 25, 1809[5]. She worked as a writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and biographer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Anna Seward was born in Eyam[2].
  • Anna Seward died in Lichfield[4].
  • Anna Seward was born on December 12, 1747[3].
  • Anna Seward was born on 1749[11].
  • Anna Seward died on March 25, 1809[5].
  • Burial took place at Lichfield Cathedral[12].
  • Anna Seward's father was Thomas Seward[13].
  • Anna Seward held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Anna Seward's professions included writer[6].
  • Anna Seward worked as a poet[7].
  • Anna Seward's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Anna Seward worked as a biographer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Anna Seward is Louisa, a Poetical Novel[15].
  • Anna Seward is recorded as female[16].
  • Anna Seward's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Anna Seward's Commons category is recorded as Anna Seward[18].
  • Anna Seward's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[19].
  • Anna Seward's family name is recorded as Q16883017[20].
  • Anna Seward's given name is recorded as Anna[21].
  • Anna Seward's pseudonym is recorded as Swan of Lichfield[22].
  • Anna Seward's described at URL is recorded as https://stainforth.scu.edu/catalog/person/?id=4343[23].
  • Anna Seward's described at URL is recorded as https://lib-ebook.colorado.edu/sca/specialcollections/wprp/091-s.htm[24].
  • Anna Seward's depicted by is recorded as Anna Seward[25].
  • Anna Seward's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Anna Seward's described by source is recorded as Women Writers in Review[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Anna Seward's place of birth was Eyam[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 12, 1747[3] and 1749[11]. Her father was Thomas Seward[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and biographer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Anna Seward is Louisa, a Poetical Novel[15].

Death and Burial

Anna Seward died on March 25, 1809[5]. She died in Lichfield[4]. Burial took place at Lichfield Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Anna Seward ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Anna Seward born?

Anna Seward's place of birth was Eyam[2].

Where did Anna Seward die?

Anna Seward passed away in Lichfield[4].

Who were Anna Seward's parents?

Anna Seward's father was Thomas Seward[13].

What did Anna Seward do for work?

Anna Seward worked as writer[6], poet[7], literary critic[8], and biographer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Women Writers in Review, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +4
    Place of birth Eyam
    Instance of human
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