Henry Simpson

Henry Simpson, (22 October 1868 - 20 November 1960) was a banker and the founder and president of the Poets' Club in London in 1908.

Early life and education Simpson was born in Canonbury, London, son of Archibald Simpson, a doctor, and Agnes Simpson (née Forbes). Simpson's mother was descended from the Lord Forbes of Pitsligo. His Great Uncle was the Scottish architect Archibald Simpson. He was brought up in Aberdeen and educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh. The club was the first literary club to allow women as members.

Simpsons' poems were published in newspapers and literary reviews around the world. He published three books of verse, and The Gentlewoman's review, that "his efforts breathe the true poetic spirit, and are pregnant with high-minded patriotism." Simpson's final book of verse, Lauds and Loves, was published in 1930 with a preface by his friend, the writer Gilbert Frankau.

Simpson was for many years a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was awarded a Lifetime Fellowship for "services to poetry and letters". He was also a member of the Society's council for ten years and held the role of honorary treasurer. He died two years later in November 1960. He was married and had three children.