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.