William Roscoe
English journalist and poet (1753–1831) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about William Roscoe?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the English journalist and poet, see William Caldwell Roscoe.
William Roscoe (8 March 1753 – 30 June 1831) was an English banker, lawyer, and briefly a Member of Parliament. He is best known as one of England's first abolitionists, and as the author of the poem for children The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast. In his day he was also respected as a historian and art collector, as well as a botanist and miscellaneous writer.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
William Roscoe | |
---|---|
Born | (1753-03-08)8 March 1753 Liverpool, England |
Died | 30 June 1831(1831-06-30) (aged 78) Liverpool, England |
Occupation | historian, abolitionist, art collector, politician, lawyer, banker, botanist and writer |
Notable works | The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast |
Close