Birthdays occurring on August, 12

1774

Robert Southey was born on August 12, 1774 English poet and writer of prose. 1774-1843 The loss of a friend is like that of a limb; time may heal the anguish of the wound, but the loss cannot be repaired. More quotations from Robert Southey

1865

George Norman Douglas was born on August 12, 1865 Finnish composer, 1865-1957 No great man is ever born too soon or too late. More quotations from George Norman Douglas

1867

Edith Hamilton was born on August 12, 1867 American educator and author. Known for popularizing classical Greek and Roman literature. 1867-1963 Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active. More quotations from Edith Hamilton

1876

Mary Roberts Rinehart was born on August 12, 1876 A little work, a little sleep, a little love and it's all over More quotations from Mary Roberts Rinehart

Deaths occurring on August, 12

1827

William Blake died on August 12, 1827 English visionary mystic, poet, painter and engraver. 1757-1827 When I tell any truth it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those who do. More quotations from William Blake

1891

James Russell Lowell died on August 12, 1891 American poet, critic, essayist, editor and diplomat, 1819-1891 And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days More quotations from James Russell Lowell

1955

Thomas Mann died on August 12, 1955 German novelist and essayist , 1875-1955 A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people. More quotations from Thomas Mann