First Baron Tennyson

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A title and name: "First Baron Tennyson" refers to Alfred Tennyson, an English poet who was appointed as a baron, making him the first person in his family line to hold that noble title. The term specifically denotes his identity as both a poet and a member of the peerage.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The works of First Baron Tennyson are central to Victorian literature.
    • After being named First Baron Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson took his seat in the House of Lords.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and formal reference: The full title "First Baron Tennyson" is often used in formal, academic, or historical contexts to specify the poet's noble status, distinguishing him from references to "Tennyson" the poet alone.
    • The title of First Baron Tennyson was conferred upon the poet by Queen Victoria in 1884.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alfred Tennyson (proper noun): The poet's birth name.
  • Alfred, Lord Tennyson (proper noun): A common alternative reference combining his name and title.
  • Tennyson (proper noun): The shortened, most common reference to the poet.
  • Baron (noun): The rank of nobility he held.
Synonyms
  • Alfred, Lord Tennyson
  • Alfred Tennyson (though this does not explicitly convey the noble title)
Related Phrases
  • The Poet Laureate: Alfred Tennyson held this official position for much of his career, a role often mentioned alongside his baronial title.
    • As Poet Laureate and First Baron Tennyson, he was a prominent figure in Victorian society.
Noun
  1. Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)