Walter Savage Landor
English writer, poet, and activist (1775–1864)
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Summary
Walter Savage Landor was born on January 30, 1775[1], in Warwick[2]. He died on September 17, 1864[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (812 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8], Kingdom of Great Britain[9], England[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: English people[12]
- Educated at: Trinity College[13], Rugby School[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Walter Savage Landor[16]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[17], Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[18], National Library of Wales[19]
- Family name: Landor[20]
- Given name: Walter[21], Savage[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Walter Savage Landor[23]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[24], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[28], Library of the World's Best Literature[29], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[32], The New Student's Reference Work[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[34], English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Walter Savage Landor[36]
Why It Matters
Walter Savage Landor has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Walter Savage Landor born?
Walter Savage Landor was born in Warwick[2].
Where did Walter Savage Landor die?
Walter Savage Landor died in Florence[4].
What did Walter Savage Landor do for work?
Walter Savage Landor worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].
Where did Walter Savage Landor go to school?
Walter Savage Landor was educated at Trinity College[13] and Rugby School[14].