In 1879 an attempt was made to assassinate Lord Lytton, but he happily escaped uninjured.

Lord Lytton's father died when he was four years old, after which his mother moved to London.

Alexander celebrated his 70th birthday in the company of Lord Lytton.

When the authorities discovered her identity, the daughter of Lord Lytton, they ordered her release.

Lord Lytton wrote in 1853 that On the common some young men were playing at hockey.

"Of course," he said, "there were some of Lord Lytton's works which boys couldn't read."

Lord Lytton was succeeded by his younger brother, the third Earl.

During this time, while Lord Lytton was viceroy, important reforms were carried out.

(1877) wrote the last act of the uncompleted play by Lord Lytton.

Long afterwards the poet dedicated a work to the son of Lord Lytton.