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William Roscoe

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English historian, abolitionist, art collector, politician, lawyer, banker, botanist and writer (1753-1831)

ScientistsLived 1753 to 1831 · aged 78
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William Roscoe was a British banker, lawyer and politician. He is best known as one of England's first abolitionists, and as the author of the poem for children The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast.

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Roscoe plaque, roughly locating burial place of William Roscoe in Roscoe Gardens, Mount PleasntRoscoe plaque, roughly locating burial place of William Roscoe in Roscoe Gardens, Mount PleasntWilliam Roscoe's memorial, relocated to Ullet Road Unitarian Church carved by John GibsonWilliam Roscoe's memorial, relocated to Ullet Road Unitarian Church carved by John GibsonStatue of William Roscoe at St. George's Hall, Liverpool by ChantreyStatue of William Roscoe at St. George's Hall, Liverpool by Chantrey

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William Roscoe was a British banker, lawyer and politician. He is best known as one of England's first abolitionists, and as the author of the poem for children The Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast. In his day he was also respected as a historian and art collector, as well as a botanist and miscellaneous writer. The standard author abbreviation Roscoe is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.

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Lived 1753 to 1831 · aged 78
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