Thomas Gray

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Thomas Gray born?December 26, 1716
2. When did Thomas Gray die?July 30, 1771
3. What is the most famous work?'Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard', published 1751
4. What is the academic positions?Fellow at Peterhouse and Pembroke College, Cambridge University

Classical Scholar: An academic specializing in the languages, literature, history, and art of ancient Greece and Rome.
Self-critical: Possessing a tendency to evaluate one's own work or actions with severe judgment and high standards.
Poet Laureate: The official poet of a monarch or nation, typically appointed for life, responsible for composing verse for significant public occasions.
Enlightenment Era: An intellectual and cultural movement in the 18th century emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional authority.