William Michael Rossetti

Pre-Raphaelite writer and critic (1829-1919)
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Summary

William Michael Rossetti's place of birth was London[1]. He was born on September 25, 1829[2]. He died in London[3]. He died on February 5, 1919[4]. He worked as a poet[5], literary critic[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and painter[9].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Gabriele Rossetti[11]
  • Mother: Frances Polidori[12]
  • Spouse: Lucy Madox Brown[13]
  • Child: Gabriel Arthur Madox Rossetti[14], Olivia Rossetti Agresti[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
  • Field of work: literature[17], literary criticism[18]
  • Educated at: King's College School[19]
  • Award received: Taylorian Lecture[20]
  • Member of: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood[21], Burlington Fine Arts Club[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]

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Career and Affiliations

Fields of work include literature[17], a type of arts[24] and literary criticism[18], a literary genre[25].

Personal Life

Children include Gabriel Arthur Madox Rossetti[14] and Olivia Rossetti Agresti[15], a poet[26], 1875–1960[27], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[28].

FAQs

Where was William Michael Rossetti born?

William Michael Rossetti's place of birth was London[1].

Where did William Michael Rossetti die?

William Michael Rossetti passed away in London[3].

Who were William Michael Rossetti's parents?

William Michael Rossetti's father was Gabriele Rossetti[11]. William Michael Rossetti's mother was Frances Polidori[12].

Who was William Michael Rossetti married to?

William Michael Rossetti's spouses include Lucy Madox Brown[13].

What did William Michael Rossetti do for work?

William Michael Rossetti worked as poet[5], literary critic[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and painter[9].

Where did William Michael Rossetti go to school?

William Michael Rossetti was educated at King's College School[19].

What awards did William Michael Rossetti receive?

Honors received include Taylorian Lecture[20].

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  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 5w ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → poet, literary critic, journalist +2
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  3. 25w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Rossetti
    Place of death → London
    Award received → Taylorian Lecture
    Has works in the collection → Tate
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