First Baron Tennyson
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Definition
- 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
- Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)