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Patrick Branwell Brontë, born 26 June 1817, was an English painter and writer. He was the only son of the Brontë family, and brother of the writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. | Patrick Branwell Brontë, born 26 June 1817, was an English painter and writer. He was the only son of the Brontë family, and brother of the writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. | ||
In 1840 Bramwell was appointed as 'assistant clerk in charge' at Sowerby Bridge Railway Station. In 1841, he was promoted to ' | In 1840 Bramwell was appointed as 'assistant clerk in charge' at Sowerby Bridge Railway Station. In 1841, he was promoted to 'clerk in charge' at Luddenfoot Railway Station. In 1842 he was dismissed due to a deficit in the railway accounts. It is probable that this money was stolen by a colleague, while Bramwell was off drinking. | ||
However, he drifted between jobs, supporting himself by portrait-painting, and gave way to drug and alcohol addiction, apparently worsened by a failed relationship with a married woman. Brontë died at the age of 31, on 24 September 1848 | However, he drifted between jobs, supporting himself by portrait-painting, and gave way to drug and alcohol addiction, apparently worsened by a failed relationship with a married woman. Brontë died at the age of 31, on 24 September 1848 | ||
Bramwell lived briefly at The Lord Nelson Inn. | Bramwell lived briefly at The Lord Nelson Inn. | ||
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Branwell Brontë
Patrick Branwell Brontë, born 26 June 1817, was an English painter and writer. He was the only son of the Brontë family, and brother of the writers Charlotte, Emily, and Anne.
In 1840 Bramwell was appointed as 'assistant clerk in charge' at Sowerby Bridge Railway Station. In 1841, he was promoted to 'clerk in charge' at Luddenfoot Railway Station. In 1842 he was dismissed due to a deficit in the railway accounts. It is probable that this money was stolen by a colleague, while Bramwell was off drinking.
However, he drifted between jobs, supporting himself by portrait-painting, and gave way to drug and alcohol addiction, apparently worsened by a failed relationship with a married woman. Brontë died at the age of 31, on 24 September 1848
Bramwell lived briefly at The Lord Nelson Inn.