George Ellis (poet), Date of Birth, Date of Death

George Ellis (poet)

British politician, poet and antiquarian

Date of Birth: 19-Dec-1753

Date of Death: 10-Apr-1815

Profession: poet, politician, literary historian

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

George Ellis FSA (19 December 1753 – 10 April 1815) was a Jamaican-born English antiquary, satirical poet and Member of Parliament.
He is best known for his Specimens of the Early English Poets and Specimens of Early English Metrical Romances, which played an influential part in acquainting the general reading public with Middle English poetry.