William Cullen Bryant
American writer & journalist (1794–1878)
Died aged 83ScorpioUnited States
Biography
William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 – June 12, 1878) was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New-York Evening Post. Born in Massachusetts, he started his career as a lawyer but showed an interest in poetry early in his life.
In 1825, Bryant relocated to New York City, where he became an editor of two major newspapers. He also emerged as one of the most significant poets in early literary America and has been grouped among the fireside poets for his accessible and popular poetry.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Robert of Lincoln
- Our Country’s Call
- The Hunter’s Serenade
- Thanatopsis
Genres
- lyric poetry
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Frances Fairchild Bryant
- Children
- Julia Sands BryantFrances Bryant Godwin
- Parents
- Peter BryantSarah Snell
- Siblings
- Cyrus BryantSarah Snell BryantJohn Howard Bryant
Awards & honours (1)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Quick answers about William Cullen Bryant
- How old was William Cullen Bryant?
- William Cullen Bryant died on June 12, 1878 at the age of 83.
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- William Cullen Bryant was born on November 3, 1794.
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- William Cullen Bryant was born in Cummington.
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- William Cullen Bryant's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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- William Cullen Bryant is a citizen of United States.
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- William Cullen Bryant is known as poet, journalist, translator, writer.
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- According to Wikidata, William Cullen Bryant's spouse is or was Frances Fairchild Bryant.
- How many children did William Cullen Bryant have?
- Wikidata lists 2 children of William Cullen Bryant.
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