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Thomas Babington Macaulay

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Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800-1859) was the son of a Scottish Highlander. A British poet, historian and Whig politician, he served as Secretary at War and Paymaster-General. His writings include The History of England from the Accession of James the Second and a series of ballads, Lays of Ancient Rome.