Polwhele, Richard, Rev. (M)

Surname: Polwhele
Forename(s): Richard
b. 6 January 1760. d. 12 March 1838. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, topographer, historian, theologian, clergyman. Born in Truro, Cornwall. Educated at Truro grammar school, and at Christ Church, Oxford, but left without completing his degree. Married Mary Tyrrell on 29 November 1793. Prolific periodical contributor. Biographical information: ODNB (JH, SP).

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 17
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
The Syrian Princess: A Fragment of an unpublished Tragedy 1826 Forget-Me-Not Poet 14227
Lines on a Lady’s Speaking in Rapture of the Life of a Cottager 1827 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15656
Impromptu on Being Desired by a Young Lady to Write Some Lines in Her Album 1827 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15628
Concha Veneris 1829 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15567
The Enthusiast on the Waters 1829 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15537
The Cave of Lemorna; A Legendary Tale 1831 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15688
A Scene in Cornwall, on the 10th of May, 1824 1833 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15243
Forest Scenery 1833 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15237
To the Evening or Tree Primrose 1834 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15740
To a Young Lady Playing at Chess 1834 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15751
The Parents to Their Children. On the 1st of January, 1824 1835 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15215
The Departed Friend 1836 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15319
The Last Evening Primrose 1836 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15325
The Rose of Sharon 1837 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15759
Love and Mercy 1837 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15780
A Good Conscience 1838 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15810
A Fragment 1841 Forget-Me-Not Poet 15376