Birthdays occurring on September, 21

1849

Edmund Gosse was born on September 21, 1849 English author, poet and critic. 1849-1928 Never mind whom you praise, but be very careful who you blame More quotations from Edmund Gosse

1866

H. G. Wells was born on September 21, 1866 English novelist, journalist, sociologist and historian. Best known for his science fiction books. 1866-1946 The shape of things to come. More quotations from H. G. Wells

1902

Luis Cernuda was born on September 21, 1902 Spanish poet. 1902-1963 Everything beautiful has its moment and then passes away More quotations from Luis Cernuda

Deaths occurring on September, 21

-19

Virgil died on September 21, -19 Ancient Roman Latin poet and author of the epic, Aeneid. 70 BC-19 BC To have died once is enough. More quotations from Virgil

1832

Sir Walter Scott died on September 21, 1832 Scottish novelist, poet, historian and biographer, 1771-1832 Oh what a tangled web we weave, When first we practice to deceive More quotations from Sir Walter Scott

1860

Arthur Schopenhauer died on September 21, 1860 German philosopher, 1788-1860 Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see. More quotations from Arthur Schopenhauer