William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 - July 26, 1925) has passed away aged 65. William Jennings Bryan was an American politician and lawyer, who served as a two-time United States presidential candidate and Secretary of State. His most famous role was as a prosecutor in the famous Scopes Trial. Bryan was a leading figure in the Democratic Party and the Silverite movement inspiring ‘Free Silver’ legislation. His achievements included drafting the first federal income tax statute and becoming an advocate for persecuted religious minorities. Bryan was given many accolades throughout his lifetime, including being presented a Papal Count and an honorary degree from Yale University. After his death, Franklin Roosevelt said “No man has been more highly respected for his fundamental honesty of purpose and the dignity of his personal character”. Bryan was an accomplished orator and consistently ranked as one of the greatest in American political history. He was widely respected for his desire to improve the lives of everyday Americans, with supporters of his Populist movement describing him as‘The Great Commoner’. Bryan was predeceased by his wife and two of his sons. He is survived by his daughter and another son.