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.
ROBERT SOUTHEY.
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.
THOMAS CAMPBELL.
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.
MRS. ELIZABETH FRY,
Born 1780.—Died 1845.—George III.—George IV.—William IV.—Victoria.