Horace Walpole

Horace Walpole was a British author, politician, and member of the Whig party. He was a prominent figure in 18th-century society and was known for his wit and his love of literature. Walpole was a prolific writer and published several books, including The Castle of Otranto, which is considered one of the first Gothic novels. He was also a skilled politician and served as the First Lord of the Treasury. Walpole was a member of the aristocracy and was known for his connections to the royal family.