b. 9 September 1813. d. 21 October 1895. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, journalist, editor, and translator. Pseudonym: “Senex.” Born in Norwich, Norfolk.
Closely connected to major figures in literary circles as a result of familial connections
and his travels in Europe, including Henry Fothergill Chorley. Journalist for the
*British and Foreign Review*. Translator of *De la Démocratie en Amérique* by Alexis
de Tocqueville. Foreign correspondent for *The Times*. Married twice, to Hope Richardson
on 28 December 1841 and author Christine Georgina Jane Gollop on 21 August 1851. Editor
of the *Edinburgh Review* (1855-1895). Biographical information: *ODNB*. (CC)