Praed, William Mackworth (1802-1839) (M)

Surname: Praed
Forename(s): Winthrop Mackworth
b. 26 June 1802. d. 15 July 1839. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Politician and poet. Born in London. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and Middle Temple. Contributed to Quarterly Magazine, Morning Chronicle, The Alfred and The Albion. Elected MP through a pocket borough in 1830. Contributed to the Morning Post and served as the chief leader writer (1833-1834). Elected MP for Great Yarmouth in 1834. Appointed Secretary to the Board of Control (1834-1835). Married Helen Bogle on 7 July 1835. Biographical information: ODNB. (CC)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 7
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
A New Song Called “Whistle” 1833-05-11 The Poor Man’s Guardian Poet 18470
Quince 1861-05-18 Chambers’s Edinburgh Journal Poet 6592
On Seeing the Speaker Asleep in His Chair. In One of the Debates of the First Reformed Parliament. 1862-04 Temple Bar Poet 17010
“Come from my First, ay, come!” 1862-04 Temple Bar Poet 17009
“My First was dark o’er earth and air” 1862-04 Temple Bar Poet 17008
“Sir Hilary charged at Agincourt” 1882-12 Longman’s Magazine Poet 18623
“Sir Hilary’s Prayer” 1883-02 Longman’s Magazine Poet 18625