
Profession: Poet
Nationality:
British
Biography: Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign and one of the most popular British poets of all time.
Tennyson excelled at penning short lyrics, and much of his verse was based on classical mythological themes, such as "Ulysses".
Born: August 6, 1809
Birthplace: Somersby, Lincolnshire, England
Star Sign: Leo
Articles and Photos
Married Life
- 1850-06-13 Poet Alfred Tennyson (40) weds Emily Sellwood (36)
Historical Events
- 1850-11-19 Alfred Tennyson becomes British Poet Laureate, succeeding William Wordsworth
- 1854-12-09 Alfred Tennyson's poem "Charge of the Light Brigade" is published in "The Examiner"
Biographies and Sources
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson - Poetry Foundation