English poet and physician.

1721-1770

His chief literary work was the didactic poem The Pleasures of Imagination.

Akenside's conversion to Tory principles at the accession of George III earned him the appointment of physician to the queen.

Attended the University of Edinburgh with the original intention of becoming a minister.

Ended up studying medicine.

During this time Akensides reputation as a poet was growing.



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