Edward Bulwer-Lytton
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Summary
Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 25, 1803[3]. He died in Torquay[4]. He died on January 18, 1873[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], writer[7], politician[8], novelist[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,108 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's place of birth was London[2].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton passed away in Torquay[4].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton was born on May 25, 1803[3].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton was born on January 1, 1803[12].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton was born on May 23, 1803[13].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton died on January 18, 1873[5].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton died on January 1, 1873[14].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton died on January 18, 1873[15].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton is buried at Westminster Abbey[16].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's father was William Earle Bulwer[17].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton[18].
- Among Edward Bulwer-Lytton's spouses was Rosina Bulwer Lytton[19].
- A child of Edward Bulwer-Lytton was Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton[20].
- A child of Edward Bulwer-Lytton was Emily Bulwer-Lytton[21].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
- English was Edward Bulwer-Lytton's native language[23].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton worked as a playwright[6].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's professions included writer[7].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's professions included politician[8].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton worked as a novelist[9].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton worked as a poet[10].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's professions included literary critic[24].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's field of work was creative and professional writing[25].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's field of work was politics[26].
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton's field of work was literature[27].
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Origins and Family
Edward Bulwer-Lytton's place of birth was London[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 25, 1803[3], January 1, 1803[12], and May 23, 1803[13]. His father was William Earle Bulwer[17]. His mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton[18]. English was his native language[23].
Education
Educated at Trinity College[28], a college of the University of Cambridge[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1546[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32] and Trinity Hall[33], a university building[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1350[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], writer[7], politician[8], novelist[9], poet[10], and literary critic[24]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[25], an academic discipline[38]; politics[26], an academic discipline[39]; and literature[27]. Positions held include Secretary of State for the Colonies[40], a position[41], in Kingdom of Great Britain[42], founded in 1768[43]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom[44], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1865[47]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[48], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1859[51]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[52], a position[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1857[55]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[56], a position[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1852[59]; and member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[60], a position[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1837[63].
Recognition
Edward Bulwer-Lytton received the Chancellor's Gold Medal[64].
Personal Life
Among Edward Bulwer-Lytton's spouses was Rosina Bulwer Lytton[19]. Children include Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton[20], a politician[65], 1831–1891[66], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[67], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[68] and Emily Bulwer-Lytton[21]. He was affiliated with the Whigs[69].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 18, 1873[5] and January 1, 1873[14]. Edward Bulwer-Lytton died in Torquay[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[16].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward Bulwer-Lytton include Bulwer–Lytton Fiction Contest[70], a literary award[71], in United States[72], founded in 1982[73].
Why It Matters
Edward Bulwer-Lytton ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,108 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Works attributed to him include The Coming Race[76], a literary work[77], founded in 1871[78]; The Last Days of Pompeii[79], a literary work[80], founded in 1834[81]; Zanoni[82], a written work[83], founded in 1842[84]; Paul Clifford[85], a literary work[86]; and Leila: or The Siege of Granada[87], a literary work[88]. Entities named for him include Bulwer–Lytton Fiction Contest[70], a literary award[71], in United States[72], founded in 1982[73].
FAQs
Where was Edward Bulwer-Lytton born?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton was born in London[2].
Where did Edward Bulwer-Lytton die?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton passed away in Torquay[4].
Who were Edward Bulwer-Lytton's parents?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton's father was William Earle Bulwer[17]. Edward Bulwer-Lytton's mother was Elizabeth Barbara Lytton[18].
Who was Edward Bulwer-Lytton married to?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton's spouses include Rosina Bulwer Lytton[19].
What did Edward Bulwer-Lytton do for work?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton worked as playwright[6], writer[7], politician[8], novelist[9], and poet[10].
Where did Edward Bulwer-Lytton go to school?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton was educated at Trinity College[28] and Trinity Hall[33].
What awards did Edward Bulwer-Lytton receive?
Honors received include Chancellor's Gold Medal[64].