Bernard Barton

Bernard Barton (31 January 1784 – 19 February 1849) was known as the Quaker poet. His main works included The Convict's Appeal (1818), in which he protested against the death penalty and the severity of the criminal code.

For the Irish judge, see Bernard Barton (judge).

Bernard Barton
Born(1784-01-31)31 January 1784
Carlisle, Cumberland (now Cumbria), England
Died19 February 1849 (1849-02-20) (aged 65)
Occupation(s)poet, clerk
Notable workThe Convict's Appeal (1818); Household Verses (1845)
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