Ambrose Bierce

Profession: Writer & Satirist

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Biography: His vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters", and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce". He wrote the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" and compiled a satirical lexicon entitled "The Devil's Dictionary".

Born: June 24, 1842
Birthplace: Meigs County, Ohio, USA
Star Sign: Cancer

Died: January 11, 1914 (aged 71)

Married Life

1871-12-25 Writer Ambrose Bierce (29) weds Mary Ellen Day

Historical Events

1881-01-01 Ambrose Bierce is appointed editor of "The Wasp" magazine
1885-09-11 Ambrose Bierce finishes as editor of The Wasp magazine
1913-12-26 Ambrose Bierce’s last known communication, a letter to his close friend Blanche Partington