Alfred Austin
English poet
Alfred Austin DL was an English poet who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1896, after an interval following the death of Tennyson, when the other candidates had either caused controversy or refused the honour. Wikipedia
Born: May 30, 1835, Headingley, Leeds, United Kingdom
Died: June 2, 1913 (age 78 years), Ashford, United Kingdom
Education: University of London and Stonyhurst College
Nationality: English