When was Emily Dickinson born and when did they die?

Emily Dickinson was born in 1830 and died in 1886, living to about 56 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as Emily Dickinson?

Emily Dickinson's closest contemporary was Giuseppe Verdi, with whom they shared 56 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

Emily Dickinson

Q: What was Emily Dickinson known for?

Emily Dickinson was known for: Reclusive poetic genius. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Largely unpublished and unknown during her lifetime, her work is now widely regarded as canonical. Her poems have a unique style, piercing intelligence and wit.

1830 – 1886

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Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Largely unpublished and unknown during her lifetime, her work is now widely regarded as canonical. Her poems have a unique style, piercing intelligence and wit.