Alfred Comyn Lyall
British civil servant, literary historian and poet (1835-1911)
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Summary
Alfred Comyn Lyall was born on January 4, 1835[1], in Coulsdon[2]. He died on April 11, 1911[3]. He worked as a poet[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Alfred Lyall[7]
- Mother: Q141310961[8]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9]
- Employer: Indian Civil Service[10]
- Educated at: Eton College[11]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12], Fellow of the British Academy[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Alfred Comyn Lyall[15]
- Given name: Alfred[16]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[17], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Anglophone Poetry in Colonial India, 1780–1913: A Critical Anthology[20], Library of the World's Best Literature[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Sibling: James Broadwood Lyall[24], Mary Holland[25], Q141313007[26]
- Writing language: English[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
Why It Matters
Alfred Comyn Lyall is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Comyn Lyall born?
Alfred Comyn Lyall's place of birth was Coulsdon[2].
Who were Alfred Comyn Lyall's parents?
Alfred Comyn Lyall's father was Alfred Lyall[7]. Alfred Comyn Lyall's mother was Q141310961[8].
What did Alfred Comyn Lyall do for work?
Alfred Comyn Lyall worked as a poet[4] and writer[5].
Where did Alfred Comyn Lyall go to school?
Alfred Comyn Lyall was educated at Eton College[11].
What awards did Alfred Comyn Lyall receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[12] and Fellow of the British Academy[13].