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1812 – 1888Edward Lear (1812-1888)Died 29 January 1888, aged 75Edward Lear was an English artist and writer best known for his literary nonsense, including the poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat.' He died in San Remo, Italy, on 29 January 1888 after years of poor health. His limericks and nonsense verse influenced generations of children's writers.