English banker, lawyer, politician and botanist (1753–1831)
For the English journalist and poet, see William Caldwell Roscoe.
William Roscoe
William Roscoe portrayed by Martin Archer Shee, 1815–1817 (which is on display at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool).
Born
(1753-03-08)8 March 1753 Liverpool, England
Died
30 June 1831(1831-06-30) (aged 78) Liverpool, England
Occupation
historian, abolitionist, art collector, politician, lawyer, banker, botanist and writer
Notable works
The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast
William Roscoe (8 March 1753 – 30 June 1831) was an English banker, lawyer, and briefly a Member of Parliament. He is best known as one of England's first abolitionists, and as the author of the poem for children The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast. In his day he was also respected as a historian and art collector, as well as a botanist and miscellaneous writer. The standard author abbreviation Roscoe is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[1]
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