William Shenstone was an English poet and one of the earliest practitioners of landscape gardening through the development of his estate, The Leasowes. Wikipedia
Born: November 18, 1714, Halesowen, United Kingdom
Died: February 11, 1763 (age 48 years), Halesowen, United Kingdom
Education: Solihull School, The Earls High School, and Pembroke College
Resting place: St John the Baptist Church, Halesowen
Notable works: The Schoolmistress