Thomas Campbell
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1777 – 1844
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Who was Thomas Campbell?
Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet chiefly remembered for his sentimental poetry dealing especially with human affairs. He was also one of the initiators of a plan to found what became the University of London. In 1799, he wrote "The Pleasures of Hope", a traditional 18th century didactic poem in heroic couplets. He also produced several stirring patriotic war songs—"Ye Mariners of England", "The Soldier's Dream", "Hohenlinden" and in 1801, "The Battle of Mad and Strange Turkish Princes".
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- Born
- Jul 27, 1777
Glasgow - Education
- University of Glasgow
- Lived in
- Glasgow
- Died
- Jun 15, 1844
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Resting place
- Westminster Abbey
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on July 23, 2013
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