Percy Bysshe Shelley
British Romantic poet (1792–1822)
Percy Bysshe Shelley was born on August 4, 1792 in Horsham and died on July 8, 1822 in Gulf of La Spezia, aged 29. Recorded occupations: linguist, poet, translator, playwright, novelist and writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Italy. Associated movement: Romanticism. Notable works include “Ozymandias”, “Love's Philosophy”, “The Cloud” and “Prometheus Unbound”. Educated at University College, Oxford and Eton College.
- Born
- August 4, 1792 · Horsham
- Died
- July 8, 1822 · Gulf of La Spezia
- Age at death
- 29
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Italy
- Occupations
- linguist, poet, translator, playwright, novelist, writer
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- Ozymandias, Love's Philosophy, The Cloud, Prometheus Unbound
- Education
- University College, Oxford, Eton College
- Wikipedia editions
- 91 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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