Horace Walpole
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an English writer, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician.
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Born
Horatio Walpole 24 September 1717 London, England, Great Britain
Died
2 March 1797 (aged 79) Berkeley Square, London, Great Britain
Alma mater
Eton College King's College, Cambridge
Occupation
Writer Art Historian Man of Letters Antiquarian Politician
adultbasic
Britain
era
1600-1800
Parent(s)
Robert Walpole Catherine Shorter
Political party
Whig
Preceded by
Isaac le Heup
Residence(s)
Strawberry Hill, London
Resting place
St Martin's Church, Houghton, Norfolk
Succeeded by
John Sharpe