b. 9 September 1794. d. 15 November 1852. Nationality: English.
Poet, dramatist, satirist, playwright, and lawyer. Pseudonym: “John Hamilton.” Born
in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Contributed to *The Inquirer*, *The Champion*, *Repository
of Arts, Literature, Fashions*, *Gentleman’s Magazine*, *Athenaeum*, and the *Ladies’
Museum*. Became the poetry editor for *The Inquirer* in 1793. Worked on the staff
of *The Champion* from 1815-1817. Married Eliza Powell Drewe on 31 August 1822. Editor
of *New Sporting Monthly Magazine* (1838-1840). Friends with John Keats. Biographical
information: *ODNB*. (AC, CC)