Vernon Lee
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Summary
Vernon Lee was born on October 14, 1856[1], in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. She died on February 13, 1935[3], in Florence[4]. She worked as a poet[5], essayist[6], novelist[7], art critic[8], and art historian[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (841 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimitero Evangelico agli Allori[11]
- Mother: Q135921933[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: writer[14], philosopher[15]
- Field of work: essay[16]
- Influenced by: Walter Pater[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Vernon Lee[19]
- Cause of death: disease[20]
- Residence: Italy[21]
- Family name: Lee[22], Paget[23]
- Given name: Violet[24]
- Pseudonym: Vernon Lee[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Vernon Lee[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], BEIC Digital Library[29], Library of the World's Best Literature[30], The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women's Writing[31], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[32], A historical dictionary of British women[33], Otto's encyclopedia[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Vernon Lee[36]
- Birth name: Violet Paget[37]
Why It Matters
Vernon Lee has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
She has been cited as an influence by Edith Wharton[40], a writer[41], 1862–1937[42], of United States[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44], specialised in poetry[45].
FAQs
Where was Vernon Lee born?
Vernon Lee was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2].
Where did Vernon Lee die?
Vernon Lee passed away in Florence[4].
Who were Vernon Lee's parents?
Vernon Lee's mother was Q135921933[12].
What did Vernon Lee do for work?
Vernon Lee worked as a poet[5], essayist[6], novelist[7], art critic[8], and art historian[9].
Who did Vernon Lee influence?
Vernon Lee has been cited as an influence by Edith Wharton[40].