Born 1772.—Died 1834.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.
A native of Devonshire. This original and profound thinker was a moral philosopher, a most eloquent writer, and a poet. He was also remarkable for his singular conversational powers. His translation of Schiller’s _Wallenstein_, his _Ancient Mariner_, _Remorse_, _Christabel_, etc., and his essays called _The Friend_, stamp him as a true poet and philosopher.
Born 1785.—Died 1841.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.—Victoria.
A powerful and careful painter of common subjects, was born near Cupar, in Fifeshire. The _Blind Fiddler_ first established his reputation. His portraits in the National Gallery at Edinburgh are well worth seeing.
Born 1781.—Died 1841.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.—Victoria.
An eminent sculptor, born near Sheffield, well known for his busts and memorial figures. His monument of the Sleeping Children with the broken snow-drops in Lichfield Cathedral, his figure of Watt in Westminster Abbey, and his bust of Scott, are perhaps some of the best and most remembered of his works.
Born 1774.—Died 1843.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.—Victoria.
Poet Laureate, born at Bristol. His numerous works embrace many varieties of literature. In poetry the _Curse of Kehama_, _Thalaba_, and _Vision of Don Roderick_; in prose his _History of Brazil_, _The Doctor_, and the _Life of Nelson_, show his great learning and research, power of language, and variety of attainments.
Born 1777.—Died 1844.—George II.—George III.—William IV.—Victoria.
A poet and essayist. The _Pleasures of Hope_, _Gertrude of Wyoming_, _Exile of Erin_, and _Mariners of England_, are universally known and admired.
Born 1780.—Died 1845.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.—Victoria.
Was the third daughter of Mr. John Gurney of Norwich. She is well known for her life devoted to works of philanthropy, and chiefly for her memorable labours for the reformation of female prisoners. Her earliest endeavours were made in Newgate prison, and the reforms introduced there under her influence were extended to all the other prisons in the kingdom. In the pursuit of her object she visited the chief cities of Europe, where she met with warm sympathy and encouragement. Her energies were always at the service of the sufferers and the wretched of every class.