Thomas Macaulay

Thomas Babington Macaulay was a British historian, politician, and poet. He is best known for his four-volume history of England, which is considered one of the greatest works of historical writing in the English language. Macaulay was a prominent figure in the Whig Party and served as a member of Parliament. He was also a fellow of the Royal Society and a fellow of the Royal Academy. Macaulay was a prolific writer and published numerous works on history, politics, and literature. He is remembered as one of the greatest historians of the 19th century.