Robert Browning

English poet and playwright (1812–1889)
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Robert Browning
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Robert Browning

Summary

Robert Browning is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 7, 1812[3]. He died in Venice[4]. He died on December 12, 1889[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], poet[7], writer[8], and dramaturge[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Browning was born in London[2].
  • Robert Browning passed away in Venice[4].
  • Robert Browning was born on May 7, 1812[3].
  • Robert Browning died on December 12, 1889[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].
  • Robert Browning is buried at Poets' Corner[12].
  • Among Robert Browning's spouses was Elizabeth Barrett Browning[13].
  • A child of Robert Browning was Robert Barrett Browning[14].
  • Robert Browning held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Robert Browning held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • English was Robert Browning's native language[17].
  • Robert Browning's professions included playwright[6].
  • Robert Browning's professions included poet[7].
  • Robert Browning worked as a writer[8].
  • Robert Browning worked as a dramaturge[9].
  • Among Robert Browning's employers was University of Oxford[18].
  • Robert Browning was educated at University College London[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Browning is The Ring and the Book[20].
  • Robert Browning's religion is recorded as atheism[21].
  • Robert Browning is recorded as male[22].
  • Robert Browning's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Robert Browning's Commons category is recorded as Robert Browning[24].
  • Robert Browning's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[25].
  • Robert Browning's family name is recorded as Browning[26].
  • Robert Browning's given name is recorded as Robert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Browning's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 7, 1812[3]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Robert Browning was educated at University College London[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], poet[7], writer[8], and dramaturge[9]. Among Robert Browning's employers was University of Oxford[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Browning is The Ring and the Book[20].

Personal Life

Among Robert Browning's spouses was Elizabeth Barrett Browning[13]. A child of him was Robert Barrett Browning[14]. His religion is recorded as atheism[21].

Death and Burial

Robert Browning died on December 12, 1889[5]. He died in Venice[4]. Recorded place of burial include Westminster Abbey[11] and Poets' Corner[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Browning has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He has been cited as an influence by Georgiana Goddard King[29], a university teacher[30], 1871–1939[31], of United States[32], specialised in art history[33]; T. S. Eliot[34], a playwright[35], 1888–1965[36], of United States[37], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[38]; and Robert Frost[39], a poet[40], 1874–1963[41], of United States[42], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[43].

Works attributed to him include Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came[44], a literary work[45], founded in 1855[46]; Pippa Passes[47], a literary work[48]; The Ring and the Book[49], a literary work[50]; and My Last Duchess[51], a literary work[52].

FAQs

Where was Robert Browning born?

Born in London[2], Robert Browning…

Where did Robert Browning die?

Robert Browning passed away in Venice[4].

Who was Robert Browning married to?

Robert Browning's spouses include Elizabeth Barrett Browning[13].

What did Robert Browning do for work?

Robert Browning worked as playwright[6], poet[7], writer[8], and dramaturge[9].

Where did Robert Browning go to school?

Robert Browning was educated at University College London[19].

Who did Robert Browning influence?

Robert Browning has been cited as an influence by Georgiana Goddard King[29], T. S. Eliot[34], and Robert Frost[39].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . literairgent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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