HANNAH MORE.
Born 1745.—Died 1833.—George II.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.
This excellent and remarkable woman, born at Stapleton, near Bristol, who lived through four English reigns, was a well-known moral writer. In her early life she was distinguished for her brilliant social qualities, and was well known in the circles which Johnson, Burke, Reynolds, and Garrick frequented. Afterwards she withdrew from the world and devoted her time to active good works and writing. Her tracts on many useful subjects have been much read.
SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE.
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.
SIR DAVID WILKIE.
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.