Hannah Cowley
English writer, dramatist, poet (1743-1809)
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Summary
Hannah Cowley was born on March 14, 1743[1], in Tiverton[2]. She died on March 11, 1809[3], in Tiverton[4]. She worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], writer[7], and tragedy writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10], Kingdom of Great Britain[11]
- Notable work: A Bold Stroke for a Husband[12], A Day in Turkey; or, the Russian Slaves[13], Albina, a Tragedy[14], The Belle's Stratagem[15], A School For Greybeards; or, the Mourning Bride[16], Edwina[17], The works of Mrs. Cowley; dramas and poems[18], More Ways Than One[19], The Fate of Sparta[20], The Maid of Arragon[21], The Poetry of Anna Matilda[22], The Runaway[23], The Scottish Village[24], The Siege of Acre[25]
- Member of: Accademia della Crusca[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Commons category: Hannah Cowley[28]
- Cause of death: liver failure[29]
- Family name: Cowley[30]
- Given name: Hannah[31]
- Pseudonym: Anna Matilda[32]
- Described at URL: https://stainforth.scu.edu/catalog/person/?id=4239[33], https://cudl.colorado.edu/luna/servlet/UCBOULDERCB1~65~65[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[36], Women Writers in Review[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], A historical dictionary of British women[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Hannah Parkhouse[41]
Why It Matters
Hannah Cowley has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Hannah Cowley born?
Hannah Cowley's place of birth was Tiverton[2].
Where did Hannah Cowley die?
Hannah Cowley died in Tiverton[4].
What did Hannah Cowley do for work?
Hannah Cowley worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], writer[7], and tragedy writer[8].