James Thompson (1700 – 1748) a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of “Rule, Britannia!”. Wikipedia
Thompson, James (1700–1748)

James Thompson (1700 – 1748) a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of “Rule, Britannia!”. Wikipedia