Maria Edgeworth

Children's Author

Maria Edgeworth was born in Oxford, England on January 1st, 1767 and is the Children's Author. At the age of 82, Maria Edgeworth biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
January 1, 1767
Nationality
England
Place of Birth
Oxford, England
Death Date
May 22, 1849 (age 82)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Maria Edgeworth Life

About

The esteemed English-Irish author of both children's and adult novels. The Parent's Assistant (1796) and Practical Education (1798), two of her best-known works.

Before Fame

She went to school in London until 1781, when she almost lost her sight due to an eye disease. She was aided by her father, who repaid her by aiding him with the family's estate in Edgeworthtown, Ireland, later.

Trivia

She was one of the most influential writers of children's literature of her day, and she was regarded as one of Europe's top writers. Her educational and political convictions were reminiscent of those of David Ricardo and Sir Walter Scott.

Family Life

Anna Maria Elers and Richard Lovell Edgeworth were born in Oxfordshire, England. Her father was married four times and had twenty-two children, but only a few of whom were her full siblings.

Associated With

Jonathan Swift was another well-known Irish writer.