Samuel Rogers (1763-1855) was a bestselling poet during the nineteenth century, regarded as a bastion of London literary society by many of his acquaintances. Rogers continued to work as a bank manager whilst publishing and writing. His political and literary connections and extensive antiquary and art collections made him a much sought out character in London cultural life. However, he was also known for his caustic wit and fickle loyalties. His literary legacy is tainted by a history of using his socially influential position to manipulate and abuse others.
Rogers was born in Newington Green on 30 July 1763, the third of eight children born to Thomas and Mary Rogers (née Radford). Thomas Rogers’s business...
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Citation: May, Charlotte. "Samuel Rogers". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 04 June 2021 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/speople.php?rec=true&UID=3828, accessed 09 June 2026.]
