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Edward Lear

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Edward Lear (English: Edward Lear, May 12, 1812 - January 29, 1888) was a famous British limerick poet, cartoonist, and landscape painter in the 19th century. He traveled around Europe throughout his life and is famous for his work "A Book of Nonsense".

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Writers
Nationality
united kingdom of great britain and ireland
Born
1812-05-12
Died
1888-01-29
Wikidata
Q309759
Occupations writerpoetillustratorpainternovelistornithologistcomedianhumoristsketch artistwatercolor painterartist
Aliases Derry Down DerryEduard LiriEdward LearLearEdward LealEdward Lear

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