When and where was Alfred Lord Tennyson born?
Alfred Tennyson was born on the 6th of August 1809 in Somersby, Lincolnshire. His family lived in a rectory near the coast where they spent summers at Mablethorpe and Skegness.
Questions about Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major award did Alfred Lord Tennyson win at Cambridge University?
In 1829 he won the Chancellor's Gold Medal for a piece titled Timbuktu. This prize was considered no slight honour for a young man of twenty to achieve such recognition.
Why did Alfred Lord Tennyson write In Memoriam A.H.H?
He wrote this long poem after Arthur Hallam died suddenly in 1833 following a cerebral haemorrhage while on holiday in Vienna. The masterpiece dedicated to Hallam finally appeared in 1850 when Tennyson reached the pinnacle of his career.
How long did Alfred Lord Tennyson serve as Poet Laureate?
Tennyson was appointed Poet Laureate in 1850 succeeding William Wordsworth and held the position until his death in 1892. This tenure marked the longest service any laureate ever served.
Which famous painting series featured characters from Alfred Lord Tennyson poems?
The Lady of Shalott became subject for paintings by John William Waterhouse including three versions plus others. Elizabeth Siddal also painted her version while John Everett Millais produced a portrait in 1881.