Thomas Woolner
English poet and sculptor
Died when: 66 years 295 days (801 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Thomas Woolner RA (17 December 1825 – 7 October 1892) was an English sculptor and poet who was one of the founder-members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
He was the only sculptor among the original members. After participating in the foundation of the PRB, Woolner emigrated for a period to Australia.
He returned to Britain to have a successful career as a sculptor, creating many important public works as well as memorials, tomb sculptures and narrative reliefs.
He corresponded with many notable men of the day and also had some success as a poet and as an art dealer.
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