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Edward FitzGerald

1809-03-31 – 1883-06-14

Portrait of Edward FitzGerald
Edward FitzGerald, poet. Miniature portrait by Eva Rivett-Carnac after a photograph of 1873; in the National Portrait Gallery, LondonCredit: Eva Rivett-Carnac , uploaded by user en:User:Primetime

Life & Legacy

Edward FitzGerald or Fitzgerald (31 March 1809 – 14 June 1883) was an English poet and writer. His most famous poem is the first and best-known English translation of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, which has kept its reputation and popularity since the 1860s.

Occupation & Career

translator, poet, writer, artist, draftsperson, lawyer

Education

Trinity College

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Trinity College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q532457 — wikidata View source

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