Arnold, Matthew (1822-1888)

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Old Glory: The Flag of Hope for World Peace, 1915

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Birth Date

1822-12-24

Death Date

1888-04-15

Birthplace

Laleham, Middlesex, England

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Matthew Arnold was a poet and professor. Throughout his lifetime, Arnold held several jobs that allowed him to write poetry and publish books that would gain him national recognition. He attended his father's Rugby School and briefly taught there. He was also a professor at Oxford for ten years. He often wrote about his opinion on education. In addition to writing poetry, Arnold was also known for his critical works.

Arnold married Frances Lucy Wightman in 1851. Arnold died in 1888.