Laurence Sterne

Anglo-Irish novelist and Anglican cleric (1713–1768)
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Laurence Sterne
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Laurence Sterne

Summary

Laurence Sterne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Clonmel[2]. He was born on November 24, 1713[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 18, 1768[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and religious figure[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clonmel[2], Laurence Sterne…
  • Laurence Sterne died in London[4].
  • Laurence Sterne was born on November 24, 1713[3].
  • Laurence Sterne died on March 18, 1768[5].
  • Laurence Sterne is buried at Coxwold[11].
  • Laurence Sterne was married to Elizabeth Lumley[12].
  • Laurence Sterne held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Laurence Sterne's professions included writer[6].
  • Laurence Sterne's professions included novelist[7].
  • Laurence Sterne's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Laurence Sterne worked as a religious figure[9].
  • Laurence Sterne held the position of vicar[14].
  • Laurence Sterne was educated at Jesus College[15].
  • Laurence Sterne's education included a stint at Hipperholme Grammar School[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurence Sterne is The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurence Sterne is A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Laurence Sterne is A Political Romance[19].
  • Laurence Sterne's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].
  • Laurence Sterne is recorded as male[21].
  • Laurence Sterne's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Laurence Sterne's Commons category is recorded as Laurence Sterne[23].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[24].
  • Laurence Sterne's family name is recorded as Sterne[25].
  • Laurence Sterne's given name is recorded as Laurence[26].
  • Laurence Sterne's pseudonym is recorded as Yorick[27].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Sterne's place of birth was Clonmel[2]. He was born on November 24, 1713[3].

Education

Educated at Jesus College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1496[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Hipperholme Grammar School[16], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1648[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and religious figure[9]. Laurence Sterne held the position of vicar[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman[17], a literary work[35]; A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy[18], a literary work[36]; and A Political Romance[19], a literary work[37].

Personal Life

Among Laurence Sterne's spouses was Elizabeth Lumley[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[20].

Death and Burial

Laurence Sterne died on March 18, 1768[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[24]. Burial took place at Coxwold[11].

Why It Matters

Laurence Sterne has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by Machado de Assis[39], a writer[40], 1839–1908[41], of Brazil[42], awarded the Knight of the Imperial Order of the Rose[43]; André Maurois[44], a philosopher[45], 1885–1967[46], of France[47], awarded the Concours général[48], specialised in literature[49]; Leo Tolstoy[50], a writer[51], 1828–1910[52], of Russian Empire[53], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[54], specialised in philosophy[55]; and Almeida Garrett[56], a writer[57], 1799–1854[58], of Kingdom of Portugal[59], awarded the Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[60].

Works attributed to him include A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy[61], a literary work[62] and The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman[63], a literary work[64].

FAQs

Where was Laurence Sterne born?

Laurence Sterne was born in Clonmel[2].

Where did Laurence Sterne die?

Laurence Sterne passed away in London[4].

Who was Laurence Sterne married to?

Laurence Sterne's spouses include Elizabeth Lumley[12].

What did Laurence Sterne do for work?

Laurence Sterne worked as writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], and religious figure[9].

Where did Laurence Sterne go to school?

Laurence Sterne was educated at Jesus College[15] and Hipperholme Grammar School[16].

Who did Laurence Sterne influence?

Laurence Sterne has been cited as an influence by Machado de Assis[39], André Maurois[44], Leo Tolstoy[50], and Almeida Garrett[56].

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  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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