Biography of Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) Birth- Matthew Arnold was born on December 24, 1822 at Laleham in the valley of the Thames. Family- His father's name was Dr. Thomas Arnold (head master of Rughby School). Who was celebrated in the novel Tom Brown's- 'Schooldays.' His father died suddenly of heart disease in 1842. His mother's name was Mary Penrose Arnold. His father was an Anglican Clergyman. Wife- Frances Lucy Wightman After marriage Frances Lucy Arnold Children- He had 6 children- 1- Thomas 2- Trevenen William 3- Richard Penrose 4- Lucy Charlotte 5- Eleanore Mary Caroline 6- Basil Francis Early Life and Education- In his childhood he attended the Reverend John Buckland's Preparatory School. Later he studied at Rugby School and Balliol College Oxford. He matriculated at Balliol College. He wrote a poem 'Cromwell' and won the 'Newdigate prize'. He had completed his graduation (B. A.) at Oxford in Balliol College in 1844 with second class honours in Literae Humaniores. He had a friend during college…