Introduction
Born: November 3, 1794, Cummington, Massachusetts.
Died: June 12, 1878, Long Island, New York. Bryant died from a fall after giving a speech in Central Park, New York City.
Buried: Roslyn Cemetery, Greenvale, New York.
Born: November 3, 1794, Cummington, Massachusetts.
Died: June 12, 1878, Long Island, New York. Bryant died from a fall after giving a speech in Central Park, New York City.
Buried: Roslyn Cemetery, Greenvale, New York.
William was the son of Dr. Peter Bryant and Sarah Snell, and husband of Frances Fairchild.
A well known American poet, he attended Williams College, and studied law. He founded the New York Review and edited the New York Evening Post.
His most famous poem is probably Thanatopsis (published at age 17), but he also wrote a number of hymns.