John William Polidori

Physician and author of 'The Vampyre'

John William Polidori - Physician and author of 'The Vampyre'
Born

September 7th, 1795
229 years ago

Died

August 24th, 1821
203 years ago — 25 years old

Category

Writers & Poets

Country

United Kingdom

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An English physician and writer, contributed to the horror genre with the publication of 'The Vampyre' in 1819, a seminal work that introduced the modern vampire archetype. This story emerged alongside the Gothic tradition, showcasing themes of eroticism and mortality. Polidori's role in the Romantic literary circle included connections with prominent figures like Lord Byron, and he participated in pivotal literary discussions during the summer of 1816 at Lake Geneva, which inspired the creation of Frankenstein.

Authored 'The Vampyre'

Served as a physician to Lord Byron

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