Fitz-Greene Halleck, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Fitz-Greene Halleck

American writer

Date of Birth: 08-Jul-1790

Place of Birth: Guilford, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 19-Nov-1867

Profession: writer, poet

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Fitz-Greene Halleck

  • Fitz-Greene Halleck (July 8, 1790 – November 19, 1867) was an American poet notable for his satires and as one of the Knickerbocker Group.
  • Born and reared in Guilford, Connecticut, he went to New York City at the age of 20, and lived and worked there for nearly four decades.
  • He was sometimes called "the American Byron".
  • His poetry was popular and widely read but later fell out of favor.
  • It has been studied since the late twentieth century for its homosexual themes and insights into nineteenth-century society. In 1832, Halleck, a cultural celebrity, started working as personal secretary and adviser to the philanthropist John Jacob Astor, who appointed him as one of the original trustees of the Astor Library.
  • Given an annuity by Astor's estate, in 1849 Halleck retired to Guilford, where he lived with his sister Marie Halleck for the remainder of his life.

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