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Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson


 

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (August 6, 1809October 6, 1892) was one of the most popular English poets of his time.

Early Life

Tennyson was born in Lincolnshire, a rector's son and one of 12 children. His father had fallen out with his family and been disinherited; he drank heavily and became mentally unstable. Tennyson and two of his elder brothers were writing poetry in their teens, and a collection of poems by all three was published locally when Alfred was only 17. One of those brothers, Charles Tennyson Turner, later married Louisa Sellwood, younger sister of Alfred's future wife; the other poet brother was Frederick Tennyson.

Related Topics:
Lincolnshire - Rector - Charles Tennyson Turner - Frederick Tennyson

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~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Early Life
Education and First Publication
Return to Lincolnshire and Second Publication
Third Publication and Recognition
The Golden Year
The Poet Laureate
Notable works
External links

 

 

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