Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope (/ˈtrɒləp/ TROL-əp; 24 April 1815 – 6 December 1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote novels on political, social, and gender issues, and other topical matters.
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| Born | 24 April 1815 London, England |
| Died | 6 December 1882 (aged 67) Marylebone, London, England |
| Education | Harrow School Winchester College |
| Occupation(s) | Novelist; civil servant (Post Office) |
| Political party | Liberal |
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Rose Heseltine (m. 1844) |
| Children | 2 |
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Trollope's literary reputation dipped during the last years of his life, but he regained somewhat of a following by the mid-20th century.
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