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Edward Lear
British artist, illustrator, author and poet (1812-1888)
Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812 in London, United Kingdom and died on January 29, 1888, aged 75.
Born
May 12, 1812
Edward Lear died aged 75.
Died: January 29, 1888
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom, Highgate, United Kingdom
- Professions
- comedian, poet, artist, ornithologist, writer, draftsperson, illustrator, watercolorist, novelist, painter, humorist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about Edward Lear
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- BnF authorities
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Lear, Edward
- Discogs
- BD Gest'
- The Fine Art Archive
- RKDartists
- Benezit Dictionary of Artists
- SNAC
- International Music Score Library Project
- Find a Grave
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Integrated Authority File
- Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Edward Lear when they died?
Edward Lear died aged 75.
When is Edward Lear’s birthday?
Edward Lear’s recorded birthday is May 12.
Where was Edward Lear born?
Edward Lear was born in London, United Kingdom; Highgate, United Kingdom.
When did Edward Lear die?
Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888.