About
British poet known by the pseudonym of Barry Cornwall and famous for Dramatic Scenes and Other Poems. His other notable works include Marcian Colonna, Mirandola, and A Sicilian Story.
Before Fame
He was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and attended the Harrow School. He later studied law in London.
Trivia
He held the position of Commissioner in Lunacy for nearly two decades.
Family Life
He married in 1824 and had a daughter, Adelaide Anne, who also wrote poetry.
Associated With
He attended Yorkshire's Harrow School with Lord Byron.
