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Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the celebrated headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom Arnold, literary professor, and William Delafield Arnold, novelist and colonial administrator. Matthew Arnold has been characterised as a sage writer, a type of writer who chastises and instructs the reader on contemporary social issues. He was also an inspector of schools for thirty-five years, and supported the concept of state-regulated secondary education.
BornLaleham, England
Died(aged), Liverpool, England
OccupationHer Majesty's Inspector of Schools
NationalityBritish
PeriodVictorian
GenrePoetry, literary, social and religious criticism
Notable works"Dover Beach", "The Scholar-Gipsy", "Thyrsis", Culture and Anarchy, Literature and Dogma, "The Study of Poetry."
SpouseFrances Lucy
Children6

About Matthew Arnold

Poet Matthew Arnold was born on December 24, 1822 in England (He dies at the age of 65, on April 15, 1888).

English poet best known for his works "Dover Beach,""The Scholar-Gipsy", and "Thyrsis". He also wrote prose and was a critic of literature, society, and religion.

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Matthew Arnold before becoming famous

Matthew Arnold was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1822 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Horse (馬).

As a student at Rugby School, he gained various awards for his poetry and prose, which he penned in both English and Latin. He was admitted on a scholarship to Balliol College, Oxford.

Achievement of Matthew Arnold

Arnold's godfather, Reverend John Keble, was a crucial early influence on the young writer.

Matthew Arnold's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Frances Lucy Wightman in June 1851, and they had six children. Poet Matthew Arnold's father, Thomas Arnold, was the headmaster of Rugby School.

Matthew Arnold Collabed with

He traveled the United States lecturing about Philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson's literary output and beliefs.

Matthew Arnold Income & Net worth

Matthew Arnold's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a poet. Networth of Matthew Arnold in 2024 is 1,000,000$+.

Matthew Arnold Height and Weight

How tall is Matthew Arnold? At the age of 65, Matthew Arnold height is 5'11" (1.78m).

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Latest information about Matthew Arnold updated on March 22 2023.