| Full Name |
Edward FitzGerald |
| Date of Birth |
31 March 1809 |
| Place of Birth |
Bredby, Leicestershire, England |
| Date of Death |
10 June 1883 |
| Place of Death |
Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
British |
| Education |
University of Cambridge |
| Profession |
Poet, Translator |
| Years of Activity |
Mid-19th century |
| Brief Information |
Edward FitzGerald was an English poet and writer, best known for his translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. This work, first published in 1859, brought him posthumous fame and is considered a significant contribution to English literature. His translations were characterized by their lyrical quality and imaginative interpretation of the original texts. |