Washington Irving nickname(s):
Diedrich Knickbocker
Washington Irving date of birth:
April 3, 1783
How old was Washington Irving when died?
76
Where was Washington Irving born?
Manhattan, New York, United States
When did Washington Irving die?
November 28, 1859
Where did Washington Irving die?
Sunnyside, Tarrytown, New York
Why did Washington Irving die?
Heart Attack
What is Washington Irving nationality?
American
What is Washington Irving's occupation?
Short story writer, essayist, biographer, magazine editor, diplomat
Washington Irving claim to fame:
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Short Biography
Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" (1819) and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" (1820), both of which appear in his book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. His historical works include biographies of George Washington, Oliver Goldsmith and Muhammad, and several histories of 15th-century Spain dealing with subjects such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors and the Alhambra. Irving served as the U.S. ambassador to Spain from 1842 to 1846.