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Horace Walpole
- Active
- 1735 — 1797
About
English writer and politician (1717–1797)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Horace Walpole
- Born
- 1717-09-24
- Died
- 1797-03-02
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / autobiographer / politician / art collector
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Family
- FatherRobert Walpole
- MotherCatherine, Lady Walpole
- SiblingRobert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford
- SiblingEdward Walpole
- SiblingLady Mary Walpole
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- Gothic literature
- Gothic novel
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
Notable Works
- The Castle of Otrantonovel by Horace Walpole
Education
- Eton College
- King's College
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q309903 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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