Anne Brontë
British novelist and poet (1820-1849)
1820 — 1849
Quick Facts
Profession
British novelist and poet (1820-1849)
Born
January 17, 1820
Died
1849 (age ~29)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, governess
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in ThorntonDied in Scarborough
1820
Born in Thornton (1820-01-17)
1849
Died in Scarborough
About
Anne Brontë was an English novelist and poet. A member of the Brontë literary family, she was the younger sister of Charlotte, Emily, and Branwell. Anne is known for her 1847 novel Agnes Grey and for her 1848 novel The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which is considered to be one of the first feminist novels.
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Who is Anne Brontë?+
Anne Brontë was an English novelist and poet. A member of the Brontë literary family, she was the younger sister of Charlotte, Emily, and Branwell. Anne is known for her 1847 novel Agnes Grey and for her 1848 novel The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which is considered to be one of the first feminist nove
What does the name Anne mean?+
The name Anne means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Anna.". It is of French origin.
When was Anne Brontë born?+
Anne Brontë was born on January 17, 1820.
When did Anne Brontë die?+
Anne Brontë died in 1849, at approximately 29 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Anna.
The name Anne is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Medieval Danish variant of Anna.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Anne — January 17, 1820
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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