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Allen Upward

Allen Upward (1863–1926) was a poet, lawyer and politician.

Also recorded as George Allen Upward

Born
1863
Died
1926
Known for
poet, lawyer, politician, teacher, jurist and writer

About

Overview

Recorded at birth as George Allen Upward.

Born at Worcester in 1863, died in Wimborne Minster in 1926.

In detail

The recorded working language is British English.

Named by the record

Key places

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  • Worcester

    Birth place

  • Wimborne Minster

    Death place

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Named sources
2
Independent witnesses
2
Last revised
21 August 2026
  1. 01

    “Allen Upward”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 02

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q4731928: Allen Upward

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Identity and data
Place of birth
Worcester
Family
poets
Languages
British English
Birth name
George Allen Upward
Death place
Wimborne Minster
Occupations
poet, lawyer, politician, teacher, jurist, writer

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