Hailey Woods-Robert Browning

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  • Born May 7,1812

    Born May 7,1812
    Robert was born in Camberwell,London where he lived with his parents and younger sister Sarianna in a suburb.

  • University of London

    University of London
    Robert entered the University of London,then half a year later dropped out because he wanted to learn at his own pace.He described constructed education as a "slow distasteful economy".His father educated him throughout his younger years,by the time he was five he could read fluent literature.When Robert was just twelve he wrote his first novel and knew fluent French,Italian,Greek,and Latin.

  • First Published Work

    First Published Work
    In March 1837 "Pauline,a Fragment of a Confession" was published anonymously by Saunders and Otley at the expense of the author, Robert Browning.His reputation soon began to grow.

  • First Play

    First Play
    Robert wrote his first play "Stafford" by the inspiration of a friend named William Macready. However the play was a disaster and was only performed five times.

  • Marriage

    Marriage
    Browning first wrote to Elizabeth Barrett on January 1845 shortly after the met.After falling in love they got married on September 12,1846.The marriage was secret because Elizabeth father did not approve of marriage for any of his children.

  • Leaving Home

    Leaving Home
    Elizabeth and Robert left London for Italy and made Casa Guidi,Florence their home from 1847 until 1861.

  • Only Child

    Only Child
    Shortly after leaving London,his son Robert Wiedeman Barrett Browning was born on March 9,1849.

  • Death of Wife

    Death of Wife
    Elizabeth died from common causes on June 29,1861.Robert then moved back to London saying he couldn't live in Italy anymore because of the memories with his wife.

  • Awards and Acheivements

    Awards and Acheivements
    The Robert Browning Society was formed in 1881 to recognize his achievements. Awarded honorary degrees by Oxford University in 1882 and by the university of Edinburgh in 1884.Later in 1887 he was was named the "Governor of London university for life" by the "Balliol College" and received an Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)

  • Died

    Died
    Browning in his sons house in Venice,Italy,on December 12,1889.He died on the same day his final volume of verse"Asolando:Francis and facts'',was published.