Obituary of A. E. Housman

A. E. Housman

Alfred Edward Housman (born March 26, 1859 in Bromsgrove, England) was a poet and scholar who was best known for his editions of Roman poets and for his intelligent commentaries. He was also know for his 1896 poem collection, “A Shropshire Lad” and his 1922 poem collection, “Last Poems.” A. E. died on April 30, 1936 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He died at age 77.

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A. E. Housman Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Housman, Alfred
Common Name: A. E. Housman
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Bromsgorve, England
Birth Date: March 26, 1859
Age: 77 (at death)
Occupations:
- Poet
- Scholar

Religion: Atheist
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Alfred's Family Tree

Birth Name: Alfred Edward Housman
Father: Edward Housman
Mother: Sarah Jane Housman
Brother(s):

Laurence Housman (July 18, 1865-February 20, 1959)

Sister(s):

Clemence Housman (November 23, 1861-December 6, 1955)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: April 30 1936 at age 77
Place: Cambridge, England
Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at St. Lawrence’s Church in Ludlow, England

Category Tags:

Poet Scholar British Born on March 26th Born in 1859 Died in 1936 Died at age 77 Died from Natural causes

Alfred's Notable Roles:

A Shropshire Lane
Last Poems

Quotable Quotes:

"Alfred Housman was a renowned British classical scholar and poet, best known for his critically acclaimed work "A Shropshire Lad". Despite his literary success, he also faced professional setbacks during his career, including being passed over for a professorship at Oxford University. In his later years, he lived a quiet life in Cambridge until his passing. (V)"

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