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- Born on April 3, 1783
- Served in the War of 1812
- Born in Manhattan, New York
- Died on November 28, 1859
- Named after George Washington
- His parents were Scottish-English immigrants
- Trained as a lawyer
- He had ten siblings
- Friend of novelist [http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Scott Walter Scott]
- The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon was published in England without his permission due to the lack of international copyright laws
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Washington Irving had a successful career as a writer as well as in politics, but is best known for his writing. He was one of the first American writers to be respected in Europe during his lifetime. His writing career spanned from 1802-1859. Although he is best known for his stories The Legend of Sleepy Hallow and Rip Van Winkle which appeared in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, he also wrote novels and non-fiction.
Major Writings
At age 19 Irving began writing letters about the theater to The Morning Chronicle under the pen name Jonathan Oldstyle. His first major work was the satire on politics titled A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, by Diedrich Knickerbocker which became a best-seller. His best known work The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon was published in seven installments from 1819 through 1820. His non-fiction was also successful including his final work The Life of George Washington in five volumes.Political Career
From 1829 to 1831 Irving served as Secretary to the American legation in London under Minister Louis McLane and until McLane's replacement arrived. In 1832 he served the U.S. Commissioner on Indian Affairs. He was appointed Minister to Spain in 1842.Famous Quotations
- "The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion throughout our land, seems to have no genuine devotees in these peculiar villages; and unless some of its missionaries penetrate there, and erect banking houses and other pious shrines, there is no knowing how long the inhabitants may remain in their present state of contented poverty." — Washington Irving
- "A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use." — Washington Irving
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Washington Irving had a successful career as a writer as well as in politics, but is best known for his writing. He was one of the first American writers to be respected in Europe during his lifetime. His writing career spanned from 1802-1859. Although he is best known for his stories The Legend of Sleepy Hallow and Rip Van Winkle which appeared in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, he also wrote novels and non-fiction.
Washington Irving Questions
Since we have a reconstruction of Martha Washington, how about one for George Washington? 3 AnswersIn 200 years will you want to be remembered as a chubby geriatric or in your prime of life? George Washington has been reinvented several times already. Perhaps... read more
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Was it a good PR move for the Washington Redskins to sue a 72-yr-old lifelong fan? 7 AnswersThis was definitely NOT a good PR move - in the current economic environment, putting pressure on a 72-year old loyal fan who has fallen on hard times is not go... read more
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Major Writings
</small> At age 19 Irving began writing letters about the theater to The Morning Chronicle under the pen name Jonathan Oldstyle. His first major work was the satire on politics titled A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, by Diedrich Knickerbocker which became a best-seller. His best known work The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon was published in seven installments from 1819 through 1820. His non-fiction was also successful including his final work The Life of George Washington in five volumes.Political Career
</small> From 1829 to 1831 Irving served as Secretary to the American legation in London under Minister Louis McLane and until McLane's replacement arrived. In 1832 he served the U.S. Commissioner on Indian Affairs. He was appointed Minister to Spain in 1842.Fast Facts
- Born on April 3, 1783
- Served in the War of 1812
- Born in Manhattan, New York
- Died on November 28, 1859
- Named after George Washington
- His parents were Scottish-English immigrants
- Trained as a lawyer
- He had ten siblings
- Friend of novelist Walter Scott
- The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon was published in England without his permission due to the lack of international copyright laws
Famous Quotations
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- "The almighty dollar, that great object of universal devotion throughout our land, seems to have no genuine devotees in these peculiar villages; and unless some of its missionaries penetrate there, and erect banking houses and other pious shrines, there is no knowing how long the inhabitants may remain in their present state of contented poverty." — Washington Irving
- "A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener with constant use." — Washington Irving
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Washington Irving Personal Timeline
- 1783: Born on April 3 in Manhattan, New York
- 1789: Met George Washington
- 1798: Moved to Tarrytown, New York and visited Sleepy Hollow
- 1802: Started writing letters to The Morning Chronicle
- 1804-1806: Visited Europe due to health
- 1809: His 17 year old fiancée Matilda Hoffman died
- 1814: Served in War of 1812
- 1815-1932: Lived in Europe
- 1832: Returned to the United States
- 1842: Served as Minister to Spain
- 1845: Returned to the United States
- 1859: Died on November 28 of a heart attack
Washington Irving Publications Timeline
- 1802: Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle
- 1807-1808: Saknagundi
- 1809: A History of New York
- 1819-1820: The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon
- 1822: Bracebridge Hall
- 1824: Tales of a Traveller
- 1828: The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus
- 1829: The Chronicles of the Conquest of Granada
- 1831: Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Columbus
- 1832: Tales of the Alhambra
- 1835: The Crayon Miscellany
- 1836: Astoria
- 1837: The Adventures of Captain Bonneville
- 1840: The Life of Oliver Goldsmith
- 1841: Biography and Poetical Remains of the Late Margaret Miller Davidson
- 1850: Mahomet and His Successors
- 1855: Wolfert's Roost
- 1855-1859: The Life of George Washington
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Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart. Washington Irving
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. -Washington Irving
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