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William Allingham

Irish man of letters and poet (1824-1889) · Writers · Died at 65

William Allingham was an Irish poet, diarist and editor. He wrote several volumes of lyric verse, and his poem "The Faeries" was much anthologised. But he is better known for his posthumously published Diary, in which he records his lively encounters with Tennyson, Carlyle and other writers and artists.

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His wife, Helen Allingham, was a well-known artist, watercolourist and illustrator.

Category
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Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1824 to 1889 · aged 65