Christina Georgina Rossetti

Female5 December 1830–29 December 1894

Brief Life History of Christina Georgina

When Christina Georgina Rossetti was born on 5 December 1830, in London, England, United Kingdom, her father, Gabriele Pasquale Giuseppe Rossetti, was 47 and her mother, Frances Mary Lavinia Polidori, was 30. She lived in City of London, England, United Kingdom in 1881 and Saint George Bloomsbury Union, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom in 1891. She died on 29 December 1894, in London, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 64, and was buried in Camden, London, England, United Kingdom.

Photos and Memories (5)

Do you know Christina Georgina? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Gabriele Pasquale Giuseppe Rossetti
1783–1854
Frances Mary Lavinia Polidori
1800–1886
Maria Francesca Rossetti
1827–1876
Dante Gabriel Charles Rossetti
1828–1882
William Michael Rossetti
1829–1919
Ellen or Alleyn Rossetti
1830–1830
Christina Georgina Rossetti
1830–1894

Sources (17)

  • Christina G Rossetti in household of Eliza H Polidor, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
  • Christina Georgina Rossetti, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Christina Georgina Rossetti, "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (5)

World Events (8)

1831 · Old London Bridge Opens

Age 1

"The popular childhood rhyme ""London Bridge is Falling Down"" refers to the infamous overpass above the Thames River. By the 19th century the bridge had started to fall apart."

1843

Age 13

Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

1852 · First Public Lavatory Erected 

Age 22

George Jenning was the person that invented and gave us the public lavatory. It cost people a penny to use. 

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Carmine, Domenic, Ettore, Gino, Salvatore, Antonio, Dante, Dino, Gilda, Luigi.

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Rossetto .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

Christina Georgina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti Birth: Dec. 5, 1830 London, City of London, Greater London, England Death: Dec. 29, 1894 London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England Author, Poet. Born in London to ex-patri …

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a FREE Account
Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
Share this with your family and friends.