~ 1716 - 1771
Thomas Gray was an 18th-century English poet and scholar, best known for his lyrical poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard." Born on December 26, 1716, in London, he was educated at Eton College and Cambridge University, where he became a professor of history and modern literature. Gray's work is celebrated for its emotional depth and mastery of form, making him a significant figure in English literature.