William Roscoe
British politician
Died when: 78 years 114 days (939 months)Star Sign: Pisces
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.
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