Edward Bulwer-Lytton
British statesman and author (1803–1873)
Edward Bulwer-Lytton was born on May 25, 1803 in London and died on January 18, 1873 in Torquay, aged 69. Recorded occupations: playwright, writer, politician, novelist, poet and literary critic. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Positions held include Secretary of State for the Colonies, member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom and member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Fields of work: creative and professional writing, politics and literature. Notable works include “Pelham”, “Godolphin”, “The Last Days of Pompeii”, “Rienzi”, “The Coming Race” and “Ernest Maltravers”. Educated at Trinity College and Trinity Hall. Honours include Chancellor's Gold Medal. Member of Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism.
- Born
- May 25, 1803 · London
- Died
- January 18, 1873 · Torquay
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- playwright, writer, politician, novelist, poet, literary critic
- Positions held
- Secretary of State for the Colonies, member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Notable works
- Pelham, Godolphin, The Last Days of Pompeii, Rienzi, The Coming Race, Ernest Maltravers
- Education
- Trinity College, Trinity Hall
- Honours
- Chancellor's Gold Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 44 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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