Edward Dodwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edward Dodwell
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1828 drawing of Dodwell
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| Born | 30 November 1767 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 13 May 1832 (aged 65) Rome, Papal States |
| Occupation | Writer, painter |
| Genre | travel literature |
| Notable works | Views in Greece |
| Spouse | Giraud |
Edward Dodwell (born November 30, 1767 – died May 13, 1832) was an Irish artist, explorer, and writer. He was especially interested in archaeology, which is the study of human history through digging up old sites and artifacts.
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Who Was Edward Dodwell?
Edward Dodwell was born in Ireland. He came from the same family as Henry Dodwell, who was a famous religious scholar. Edward went to college at Trinity College, Cambridge in England.
Exploring Ancient Lands
From 1801 to 1806, Dodwell traveled a lot in Greece. At that time, Greece was part of the Ottoman Empire, a large empire that ruled many lands. After his travels in Greece, he spent most of his life in Italy. He lived in cities like Naples and Rome.
He passed away in Rome because of an illness. He got sick in 1830 while exploring the Sabine Mountains in Italy. His wife, who was much younger than him, later became known as the "beautiful" Countess of Spaur. She was quite famous in Rome.
His Famous Books
Edward Dodwell wrote several important books about his travels and discoveries. These books helped people learn more about ancient places.
Views of Greece
One of his well-known books was A Classical and Topographical Tour through Greece. It was published in 1819. This book described his journeys and the places he saw in Greece. A German version of this book came out in 1821. He also published Views in Greece in 1821. This book had thirty colorful pictures of the places he visited.
Ancient Buildings and Art
Another important work was Views and Descriptions of Cyclopian or Pelasgic Remains in Italy and Greece. This book was published in 1834, after he had passed away. It showed pictures and descriptions of very old, large stone structures. These structures are sometimes called "Cyclopian" because their huge size made people think giants (like the Cyclops from myths) must have built them.
Images for kids
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Painting of the bazaar at Athens, by Dodwell.
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"West Front of the Parthenon", Views in Greece, London 1821
