Surname: de Laszowska (née Gerard) Forename(s): (Jane) Emily b. 7 May 1849. d. 11 January 1905. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Novelist, scholar of Transylvanian folklore, poet, and reviewer. Wrote novels collaboratively
with her sister, Dorothea Gerard, under the pseudonym “E. D. Gerard.” Alternative
signatures: “Emily de Laszowska Gerard,” “Emily de Laszowska,” and “E. Gerard.” Born
in Jedburgh. Lived with her family in Vienna (1863-1866), where she was well connected
with leading literary figures, then studied European languages at the convent of Sacré
Coeur, Riedenburg, Austria. Married Chevalier Miecislas de Laszowski on 14 October
1869, moving with him to Brzezum (Poland) and then Vienna. Her writing on vampires
influenced Bram Stoker. Biographical information: ODNB. (AC)