Laurence Sterne
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Laurence Sterne
Summary
Laurence Sterne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Clonmel[2]. He was born on November 24, 1713[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 18, 1768[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], theologian[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #6,987 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Clonmel[2], Laurence Sterne…
- Laurence Sterne died in London[4].
- Laurence Sterne was born on November 24, 1713[3].
- Laurence Sterne died on March 18, 1768[5].
- Laurence Sterne is buried at Coxwold[12].
- Laurence Sterne was married to Elizabeth Lumley[13].
- Laurence Sterne held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
- Laurence Sterne is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[15].
- Laurence Sterne's professions included writer[6].
- Laurence Sterne's professions included novelist[7].
- Laurence Sterne worked as an autobiographer[8].
- Laurence Sterne worked as a theologian[9].
- Laurence Sterne worked as a journalist[10].
- Laurence Sterne's professions included parson[16].
- Laurence Sterne held the position of vicar[17].
- Laurence Sterne was educated at Jesus College[18].
- Laurence Sterne's education included a stint at Hipperholme Grammar School[19].
- A notable work attributed to Laurence Sterne is The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman[20].
- A notable work attributed to Laurence Sterne is A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy[21].
- A notable work attributed to Laurence Sterne is A Political Romance[22].
- Laurence Sterne's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
- Laurence Sterne is recorded as male[24].
- Laurence Sterne's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Laurence Sterne's Commons category is recorded as Laurence Sterne[26].
- The cause of death was tuberculosis[27].
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Origins and Family
Laurence Sterne's place of birth was Clonmel[2]. He was born on November 24, 1713[3]. He is identified as part of the Irish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Educated at Jesus College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1496[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Hipperholme Grammar School[19], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1648[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], theologian[9], journalist[10], and parson[16]. Laurence Sterne held the position of vicar[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman[20], a literary work[35]; A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy[21], a literary work[36]; and A Political Romance[22], a literary work[37].
Personal Life
Laurence Sterne was married to Elizabeth Lumley[13]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
Death and Burial
Laurence Sterne died on March 18, 1768[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[27]. Burial took place at Coxwold[12].
Why It Matters
Laurence Sterne ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #6,987 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Leo Tolstoy[40], a writer[41], 1828–1910[42], of Russian Empire[43], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[44], specialised in philosophy[45]; Machado de Assis[46], a writer[47], 1839–1908[48], of Brazil[49], awarded the Knight of the Imperial Order of the Rose[50]; André Maurois[51], a philosopher[52], 1885–1967[53], of France[54], awarded the Concours général[55], specialised in literature[56]; and Almeida Garrett[57], a writer[58], 1799–1854[59], of Kingdom of Portugal[60], awarded the Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[61].
Works attributed to him include The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman[62], a literary work[63] and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy[64], a literary work[65].
FAQs
Where was Laurence Sterne born?
Laurence Sterne was born in Clonmel[2].
Where did Laurence Sterne die?
Laurence Sterne passed away in London[4].
Who was Laurence Sterne married to?
Laurence Sterne's spouses include Elizabeth Lumley[13].
What did Laurence Sterne do for work?
Laurence Sterne worked as writer[6], novelist[7], autobiographer[8], theologian[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Laurence Sterne go to school?
Laurence Sterne was educated at Jesus College[18] and Hipperholme Grammar School[19].
Who did Laurence Sterne influence?
Laurence Sterne has been cited as an influence by Leo Tolstoy[40], Machado de Assis[46], André Maurois[51], and Almeida Garrett[57].