Henry Nelson Coleridge

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Henry Nelson Coleridge
Born October 25, 1798(1798-10-25)
Died January 26, 1843 (aged 44)
Nationality Flag of England English
Spouse(s) Sara Coleridge
Relative(s) Captain James Coleridge


Henry Nelson Coleridge (October 25, 1798January 26, 1843) was an editor of the works of his uncle Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Henry's father was Captain James Coleridge, the poet's brother. While a chancery barrister, Henry married Samuel's daughter Sara in 1829. He was a great admirer of his uncle and father-in-law. He later edited his works as well as Table Talk, a collection of their conversations. When he died, Sara took over the task of editor.

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This article incorporates text from the public domain 1907 edition of The Nuttall Encyclopædia.