Kingsley, Charles
kingz'li, Charles (1819-1875), an English clergyman and writer. He was born near Dartmouth, Devonshire. He was educated at Cambridge for the church. In 1844 he became rector of Eversley, which living he held until his death. He occupied a chair of history at Cambridge for some years. In 1873 he was appointed Canon of Westminster. He took an active interest in social conditions, especially in bettering the material position of the working people. Alton Locke and Yeast, a Problem deal with the Chartist movement and labor problems. Hypatia is a tale of old Alexandria. Westward Ho is a stirring story of Sir Walter Raleigh's day. Hereward the Wake is the favorite of boys. The Water Babies is a scientific fairy tale.
QUOTATIONS.
Do noble things, not dream them.
The sunshine follows the rain.
SAID OF KINGSLEY.
One of the good influences of the age.--Mill.
Kingsley had a true interest in things as they are and ought to be.--Henley.