Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | August 23, 1849 |
| Birth Place | England |
| Age | 170 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Net worth
William Ernest Henley, widely recognized as a renowned poet in England, is projected to have a net worth in the range of $100K to $1M by 2024. His exceptional literary contributions have garnered immense recognition and admiration, leading to considerable financial success throughout his career. Henley's poetic genius and his profound impact on the literary landscape have not only earned him a significant fortune but have also solidified his position as a prominent figure in English poetry.
About
British poet, editor, and literary critic whose best-known work is his Victorian poem "Invictus." His other works include a poetry collection entitled In Hospital and a work of literary criticism called Views and Reviews.
Before Fame
He suffered from tuberculosis as a child. The disease eventually necessitated the amputation of the lower portion of his left leg.
Trivia
His daughter, Margaret, died at the age of five and became the inspiration for the character of Wendy in J.M. Barrie's classic children's novel Peter Pan.
Family Life
He was married to Hannah Johnson Boyle, with whom he had a daughter.
Associated With
He was a friend of author Robert Louis Stevenson. Stevenson, in fact, based his "Long John Silver" character upon Henley.
