Anna Seward

Anna Seward
Seward by Tilly Kettle, 1762
Born12 December 1742[1]
Died25 March 1809(1809-03-25) (aged 66)
Resting placeLichfield Cathedral
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Writer, botanist
Notable workLouisa (1784)
Parents
RelativesSarah ("Sally") (sister)[1]
Anna Seward, engraving 1799

Anna Seward[3] (12 December 1742[notes 1][4][5][notes 2] – 25 March 1809) was an English Romantic poet, often called the Swan of Lichfield. She benefited from her father's progressive views on female education.


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