Portrait of Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

About

British statesman and author (1803–1873)

Quick Facts

Name
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Born
1803-05-25
Died
1873-01-18
Occupation
playwright / writer / politician / novelist / poet / literary critic / science fiction writer / prose writer / satirical novelist
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace
London

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • horror literature
  • historical fiction

Awards & Nominations

1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
—Chancellor's Gold Medal Received

Notable Works

  • PelhamWikimedia disambiguation page
  • Godolphin1833 novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • The Last Days of Pompeii1834 novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • RienziWikimedia disambiguation page
  • The Coming Racenovel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Education

  • Trinity College
  • Trinity Hall

Languages

Native language

  • English

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q318462 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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