About Herbert Knowles
Lived 1798 – 1817 (aged 18–19). Herbert Knowles was a British poet and writer.
Herbert Knowles (1798–1817) was an English poet.
Knowles was the author of the well-known 'Stanzas written in the churchyard of Richmond, Yorkshire', which gave promise of future excellence. However, he died a few weeks after he had been enabled, through the help of Robert Southey to whom he had sent some of his poems, to go to the University of Cambridge.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Herbert Knowles's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert Knowles?
British writer
When was Herbert Knowles born?
Herbert Knowles was born in 1798.
When did Herbert Knowles die?
Herbert Knowles died in 1817.
What was Herbert Knowles's occupation?
Herbert Knowles was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Herbert Knowles?
Herbert Knowles was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herbert Knowles (poet)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Knowles. https://biography.guide/herbert-knowles/
MLA: "Herbert Knowles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herbert-knowles/.
Chicago: "Herbert Knowles." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herbert-knowles/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:22 UTC