Dobell
SYDNEY THOMPSON, an English poet; born in Cranbrook, in Kent, April 5, 1824.
A passionate interest in Italian freedom inspired his dramatic poem "The Roman," (1850). His services to the cause of free institutions were acknowledged by Kossuth and Mazzini. A later poem, "Balder," had less vogue. In 1856 he published a volume of dramatic and descriptive verses DOCETÆ relating mostly to the Crimean War, "England in Time of War." After his death a volume of essays was published " Thoughts on Art, Philosophy, and Re- Aug. 22, 1874. ligion." He died in the Cotswold Hills,