About
English poet known for his association with Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote 'In Memoriam A.H.H.' in Hallam's honor. Hallam published his own poetry collection, the simply-titled Poems, in 1830.
Before Fame
He was born in London and was a schoolmate of future British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Later, Hallam attended Trinity College, Cambridge, where he began his famous friendship with Tennyson.
Trivia
He died tragically at the age of twenty-two from a brain aneurysm.
Family Life
His first love, Anna Mildred Wintour, inspired many of his early poems. Later, he became engaged to Tennyson's sister, Emily.
Associated With
Queen Victoria counted "In Memoriam A.H.H." among her favorite poems.
