Alfred, Lord Tennyson, born on August 5, 1809, in Somersby, England, was writing poetry by the age of eight. He published his first poems at the age of 18. In 1850 he was named poet laureate of England. In 1883 the prime minister of England bestowed the title of "lord" on him. Tennyson continued to produce work throughout his lifetime. He died on October 6, 1892, and was buried in the Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey. Many consider him to be one of the greatest poets of the 19th century.