Born and died in 1812

English poet and playwright renowned for his dramatic monologues, characterization, and challenging vocabulary

Russian author, philosopher, and revolutionary known for his role as a precursor of Russian socialism and agrarian populism, whose writings from exile influenced the emancipation of serfs and left significant literary works like "My Past and Thoughts"

American politician and writer who rose from poverty to become Vice President and a staunch opponent of slavery, tirelessly building anti-slavery coalitions and championing civil rights

Norwegian writer, forester, marine biologist, and children's writer, best known for collecting Norwegian fairy tales with Jørgen Moe

American statesman who was the first and longest-serving Governor of New York, a Revolutionary War general, and the fourth Vice President of the United States