Portrait of William Cullen Bryant. Source and license are linked in the caption.

William Cullen Bryant

Born

American romantic poet and journalist (1794-1878).

Quick Facts

Died
1878-06-12
Occupation
poet · journalist · translator · writer · lawyer · politician
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Cummington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Affiliation
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Membership
Century Association · since 1847

Relationships

William Cullen Bryant is the child of Peter Bryant and Sarah Snell.

Spouses & partners

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • lyric poetry

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
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Received
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Works & Screen Credits

  • Robert of Lincoln
  • Our Country’s Call
  • The Hunter’s Serenade
  • Thanatopsis

Education

William Cullen Bryant’s education and training.

  • Williams College

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q454840 ↗
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