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Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873) was a playwright, writer and politician.

Also recorded as Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton; Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer; Lord Lytton; Owen Meredith; Pisistratus Caxton; Edward George Earle, 1st Baron Lytton Bulwer-Lytton.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton.

Also worked under the name Owen Meredith and Pisistratus Caxton.

Born at London in 1803, died at Torquay in 1873.

In detail

Edward Bulwer-Lytton studied at Trinity College and Trinity Hall. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing and politics. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are horror and historical fiction. Benjamin Disraeli and Jeremy Bentham are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London and England. Positions recorded include Secretary of State for the Colonies and member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of freemasonry and Rosicrucianism.

Works named in the authority record are Pelham, Godolphin, The Last Days of Pompeii, Rienzi, The Coming Race and Ernest Maltravers.

Work by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is recorded in the collections of Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen and Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes.

Distinctions recorded are Chancellor's Gold Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edward Bulwer-Lytton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q318462: Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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