Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer

Edward Robert Bulwer (1831-1891), first Earl of Lytton, an English diplomatist and poet. He was born in London, the only son of the novelist, Lord Lytton. He was educated at Harrow and Bonn, and entered the diplomatic service in 1849, holding posts in several European capitals. He was secretary of legation at Copenhagen, Athens, Lisbon and Madrid. He was made viceroy of India by Disraeli in 1876. He was well known as a poet under the name of Owen Meredith. His books include Lucile, Clytemnestra and other Poems, The Ring of Amasis, Orval or the Fool of Time, and King Poppy. In literature and in public life Lytton was a worthy son of a distinguished father.