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Washington Irving

Washington Irving (1783–1859) was an American politician, lawyer and writer.

Also recorded as Diedrich Knickerbocker; Geoffrey Crayon; Lauuncelot Langstaff.

Overview

Also worked under the name Diedrich Knickerbocker, Geoffrey Crayon and Launcelot Langstaff.

Born at New York City in 1783, died at Tarrytown in 1859.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are biography and adventure fiction. The authority associates the name with Romantic literature.

Residence is recorded at Sunnyside. Employment is recorded with Astor Library. Positions recorded include ambassador and United States Ambassador to Spain. Membership is recorded of New York Historical, American Antiquarian Society and Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York.

Works named in the authority record are The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Spectre Bridegroom, Tales of the Alhambra, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. and The Crayon Miscellany.

Work by Washington Irving is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Washington Irving”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q181667: Washington Irving

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