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James Russell Lowell

1819-1891

James Russell Lowell was a 19th-century American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat.

Biography

James Russell Lowell was a 19th-century American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat.

He was born on February 22, 1819, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Lowell was an important figure in the literature of his time.

He is known for his poetry, essays, and his influence on the New England literary scene.

Additionally, he was a fervent advocate for the abolition of slavery and served as the United States ambassador to Spain and the United Kingdom.

His literary legacy endures as a testament to his ability to combine poetry with social criticism.

Lowell passed away on August 12, 1891, in Cambridge, Massachusetts..