Richard Graves

Religious Leader

Birthday May 4, 1715

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 23, 1804 (89)

#166625 Most Popular

About

Anglican cleric, author and poet known for his 1773 satirical novel, The Spiritual Quixote.

Before Fame

He was the son of Richard and Debra Graves and spent his youth in Gloucestershire.

Trivia

He lost his fellowship to All Souls College, Oxford, when he married his young, peasant wife.

Family Life

He married Lucy Bartholomew and had five children.

Associated With

He served as a private tutor to Thomas Malthus.