Townshend, Chauncey Hare

Name ID: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5088270

Born: 1798

Died: 1868

Faith: Anglican

Note: Chauncey Hare Townshend (1798–1868) was a poet and collector. He took holy orders in the Church of England as a young man, but was disabled by illness from the active
duties of his profession. Early in life he made the acquaintance of Robert Southey,
and received an invitation to Greta Hall, Southey's residence in the vale of Keswick.
Encouraged by the laureate's approbation, he published a volume of ‘Poems’ in 1821
(London, 8vo) which were generally praised. He also became friends with Charles Dickens,
owing to his interest in mesmerism.