Robert Browning
English poet and playwright (1812–1889)
1812 — 1889
Quick Facts
Profession
English poet and playwright (1812–1889)
Born
May 7, 1812
Died
1889 (age ~77)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, playwright, dramaturge
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in LondonDied in Venice
1812
Born in London (1812-05-07)
1889
Died in Venice
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Robert Browning was an English poet and playwright whose dramatic monologues put him high among the Victorian poets. He was noted for irony, characterisation, dark humour, social commentary, historical settings and challenging vocabulary and syntax.
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Who is Robert Browning?+
Robert Browning was an English poet and playwright whose dramatic monologues put him high among the Victorian poets. He was noted for irony, characterisation, dark humour, social commentary, historical settings and challenging vocabulary and syntax.
What does the name Robert mean?+
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
When was Robert Browning born?+
Robert Browning was born on May 7, 1812.
When did Robert Browning die?+
Robert Browning died in 1889, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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