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Edward Lear was famous for limericks and nonsense literature which are humorous in nature. He invented some English words which he used in his literature. He also worked for Alfred Tennyson and when he bought a villa in the Mediterranean city of San Remo, he named it Villa Tennyson. He had also homosexual tendencies.

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What was edward lear most famous for?

poetry


What type of poems did edward lear write?

Lear is famous for his nonsense poems, such as "The Owl and the Pussy Cat."


What is Edward Lear's most famous poem?

hickory dickory dock


You are famous for your nonsense poems one of your poems are about an owl and an pussycat?

Edward Lear


Did edward lear have a wife?

Yes Edward Lear had a wife, and she had an affair with Dr. Hassall Lear's physician


What is Edward Lear's birthday?

Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812.


When was Edward Lear born?

Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812.


Did Edward Lear invent the limerick?

Edward Lear did not invent the limerick, but he is credited with popularizing the form. Limericks have been around for centuries, originating in Ireland. Lear's famous book "A Book of Nonsense" helped to bring limericks into mainstream literature in the 19th century.


What type of bird was named after Edward Lear?

The bird named after Edward Lear is the Lear's macaw (Anodorhynchus leari). This striking blue macaw is native to Brazil and is known for its vibrant coloration and social behavior. It was named in honor of the British artist and writer Edward Lear, who is famous for his nonsense poetry and illustrations, particularly of birds. Lear's macaw is currently considered endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trapping.


When did Edward Lear die?

Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888 at the age of 75.


How old was Edward Lear at death?

Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888 at the age of 75.


Who wrote the owl and the pussycat?

Edward Lear wrote The Owl and the Pussy-cat poem in 1871.