Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton
British politician and poet (1809-1885) · Politicians · Died at 76
Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton, FRS was a British poet, patron of literature, and politician. A member of the Whig and later Liberal parties, he served in the House of Commons before being elevated to the peerage as Baron Houghton in 1863.
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Milnes was known for his literary salons, support of contemporary writers, and contributions to Victorian cultural life.
