Edgar Wallace
British crime writer, journalist and playwright (1875–1932)
1875 — 1932
Quick Facts
Profession
British crime writer, journalist and playwright (1875–1932)
Born
April 1, 1875
Died
1932 (age ~57)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, poet
United KingdomBorn in GreenwichDied in Beverly Hills
1875
Born in Greenwich (1875-04-01)
1932
Died in Beverly Hills
About
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was a British writer of crime and adventure fiction.
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Who is Edgar Wallace?+
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was a British writer of crime and adventure fiction.
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar Wallace born?+
Edgar Wallace was born on April 1, 1875.
When did Edgar Wallace die?+
Edgar Wallace died in 1932, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — April 1, 1875
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
Finished your book at 4am. Stared at the ceiling for an hour. Thank you.
— insomniac reader
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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