Birthdate: August 23, 1849
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Gloucester, England
Died: July 11, 1903
William Ernest Henley was an English poet, writer, critic, and editor known for his 1875 poem “Invictus”. He authored multiple books of poetry and was a prominent figure in London literary circles. Henley’s work had a lasting impact, possibly inspiring Robert Louis Stevenson’s Long John Silver in “Treasure Island” and influencing J. M. Barrie’s choice of the name Wendy in Peter Pan. Henley made significant contributions to poetry and literature during his professional life.
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