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Algernon Charles Swinburne

English poet, playwright and novelist (1837–1909).

Born April 5th, 1837 in London. [ref]

Died April 10th, 1909 at 72 years old in Putney (influenza). [ref]

Occupations
literary critic, poet, writer

Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus