Edward Lear
British artist, illustrator, author and poet (1812-1888)
Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812 in Highgate and died on January 29, 1888 in Sanremo, aged 75. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, illustrator, painter, novelist and ornithologist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Fields of work: young adult literature. Notable works include “The Book of Nonsense”.
- Born
- May 12, 1812 · Highgate
- Died
- January 29, 1888 · Sanremo
- Age at death
- 75
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- writer, poet, illustrator, painter, novelist, ornithologist
- Notable works
- The Book of Nonsense
- Wikipedia editions
- 52 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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