Samuel Taylor Coleridge
English poet and philosopher
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About Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was an English poet, philosopher and literary critic remembered for founding the Romantic Movement in England along with fellow English poet William Wordsworth. Some of his most notable poems include 1798's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and 1816's Kubla Khan. He is regarded as one of the greatest English poet of all time.
Family Life
He was the youngest of the ten children born to Reverend John Coleridge and his second wife Anne Bowden. From 1795 to 1808, he was married to Sarah Fricker, with whom he fathered three sons and a daughter.
Trivia
He battled with numerous bouts of depression and anxiety throughout his adult years, leading many historians to believe he suffered from bipolar disorder.
He struggled with a lifelong addiction to opium.
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F.A.Q. about Samuel Taylor Coleridge
When is his birthday?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge's birthday is on October 21, 1772.
In how many days is his birthday?
Samuel's birthday is in 261 days
How old was Samuel when he died?
He was 61 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 25, 1834.
How old would he be today?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge would be 250 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Samuel from?
He was born in Ottery St Mary, England, UK.