Author
Agnes Strickland
An English historical writer and poet of the Victorian era, best known for her multi-volume work Lives of the Queens of England.
- Lived
- 1796–1874
- Nationality
- English
- Era
- Victorian
- Language
- English
- Notable works
- Lives of the Queens of England
Agnes Strickland was an English historical writer and poet who active during the nineteenth century. Born in 1796, she focused her literary career on historical biography and poetry, establishing herself as a notable writer of her era.\n\nStrickland is best remembered for her monumental work, Lives of the Queens of England, a twelve-volume series published between 1840 and 1848. This extensive project remains her most celebrated contribution, showcasing her dedication to historical biography before her death in 1874.
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