b. 24 December 1754. d. 3 February 1832. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and Church of England clergyman. Father of George Crabbe (1785–1857), also a
writer and Church of England clergyman. Born in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Moved to London
in 1779 to pursue a literary career. After several unsuccessful attempts to secure
a patronage, he instead decided on a career in the church. Ordained deacon in 1781
and became a curate to the rector of Aldeburgh, then the domestic chaplain to the
Duke of Rutland at Belvoir Castle and ordained a priest in 1782. Married Sarah Elmy
on 15 December 1783. Rector of Trowbridge (1814-1832). Author of *The Village* (1783),
*Poems* (1807), and *The Borough* (1810). Contributed to *Ladies Magazine*, *Town
and Country Magazine*, and several volumes of *History and Antiquities of Leicestershire*
(8 vols., 1795–1815) by John Nicols. Biographical information: *ODNB*. (CC)