Elizabeth Barrett Browning
British poet
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About Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Elizabeth Barrett Browning found fame during her lifetime in not just her native Britain but in the United States as well.
The Victorian era poet began writing at 11 years old and it is believed that the collection of her works from her juvenile ages by her mother is the largest by any English writer in history.
As an adult, she had her first works published in 1838. She was known for using her work to advocate for slave trade abolition and to contribute to the reformation of child labour laws. Her popular poems include “Aurora Leigh” and “How Do I Love Thee?”
Family Life
She was the daughter of Mary Graham Clarke and Edward Barrett Moulton-Barrett of the wealthy Barrett family. She had eleven younger siblings.
Her husband was Robert Browning, whom she married in 1846 against her father’s wishes and ended up being disinherited. They had one son, Robert Wiedeman Barrett Browing.
Death
She died on 29 June 1861 in Florence, Italy.
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F.A.Q. about Elizabeth Barrett Browning
When is her birthday?
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's birthday is on March 6, 1806.
In how many days is her birthday?
Elizabeth's birthday is in 343 days
How old was Elizabeth when she died?
She was 55 years old.
When did she die?
She died in June 29, 1861.
How old would she be today?
Elizabeth Barrett Browning would be 218 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Elizabeth from?
She was born in Kelloe, Durham, England, UK.