William Cullen Bryant

Poet

Birthday November 3, 1794

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Cummingotn, MA

DEATH DATE Jun 12, 1878 (83)

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About

American poet, editor, and journalist who is most famous for his 1817 poem, "Thanatopsis." His other well-known poetic works include "To a Waterfowl" and "The Ages."

Before Fame

He was born in a Massachusetts log cabin, and he later left home to study law. In 1825, he began a career in journalism.

Trivia

He edited The New York Evening Post for many years.

Family Life

He was a descendant of English settlers who had traveled to America on the Mayflower. He married Frances Fairchild in 1821.

Associated With

Edgar Allan Poe admired Bryant's literary work.

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