Horace Walpole
English writer and politician (1717–1797)
Horace Walpole was born on September 24, 1717 in London and died on March 2, 1797 in London, aged 79. Recorded occupations: writer, novelist, autobiographer, politician and art collector. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain and member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain. Notable works include “The Castle of Otranto”. Educated at Eton College and King's College. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society. Member of Royal Society of London and Club de l'Entresol.
- Born
- September 24, 1717 · London
- Died
- March 2, 1797 · London
- Age at death
- 79
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, autobiographer, politician, art collector
- Positions held
- member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain
- Notable works
- The Castle of Otranto
- Education
- Eton College, King's College
- Honours
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Wikipedia editions
- 46 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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