Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish novelist and poet (1850–1894)
1850 — 1894
Quick Facts
Profession
Scottish novelist and poet (1850–1894)
Born
November 13, 1850
Died
1894 (age ~44)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, songwriter
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in EdinburghDied in Vailima
1850
Born in Edinburgh (1850-11-13)
1883
Notable workTreasure Island
1885
Notable workA Child's Garden of Verses
1885
Notable workPrince Otto
1886
Notable workStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
1886
Notable workKidnapped
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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for the novels Treasure Island (1883), Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886), and Kidnapped (1886) and for the poetry collection A Child's Garden of Verses (1885).
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Who is Robert Louis Stevenson?+
Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for the novels Treasure Island (1883), Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886), and Kidnapped (1886) and for the poetry collection A Child's Garden of Verses (1885).
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 Louis Stevenson born?+
Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850.
When did Robert Louis Stevenson die?+
Robert Louis Stevenson died in 1894, at approximately 44 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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Robert — November 13, 1850
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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