Edwin Arnold
English poet and journalist (1832–1904)
1832 — 1904
Quick Facts
Profession
English poet and journalist (1832–1904)
Born
June 10, 1832
Died
1904 (age ~72)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, translator
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in GravesendDied in London
1832
Born in Gravesend (1832-06-10)
1888
AwardKnight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
1904
Died in London
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Sir Edwin Arnold was an English poet and journalist. He is best known for his 1879 work, The Light of Asia.
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Who is Edwin Arnold?+
Sir Edwin Arnold was an English poet and journalist. He is best known for his 1879 work, The Light of Asia.
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Arnold born?+
Edwin Arnold was born on June 10, 1832.
When did Edwin Arnold die?+
Edwin Arnold died in 1904, at approximately 72 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — June 10, 1832
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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