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Edwin Arnold

English poet and journalist (1832–1904)

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Sir Edwin Arnold was an English poet and journalist. He is best known for his 1879 work, The Light of Asia.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Gravesend wd
Died
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Place of death
London wd
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation
journalist, poet, writer, orientalist, editor, translator wd
Education
University College, Oxford, King's College London, King's School, Rochester wd
Spouse
Tama Kurokawa, Catherine Elizabeth Biddulph, Frances Maria Adelaide Channing wd

Awards wd

  • Companion of the Order of the Star of India
  • Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (1888)
  • Newdigate Prize

Questions

When was Edwin Arnold born?
Edwin Arnold was born on 10 June 1832 in Gravesend.
Where did Edwin Arnold study?
Edwin Arnold was educated at University College, Oxford, King's College London, King's School, Rochester.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Edwin Arnold · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q115371 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Picture of Edwin Arnold.jpg by Stereoscopic Co. (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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