Birthdays occurring on April, 25

1599

Oliver Cromwell was born on April 25, 1599 You have sat too long for any good you have been doing. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go! More quotations from Oliver Cromwell

1792

John Keble was born on April 25, 1792 English Anglican priest, theologian and poet. 1792-1886 The watchful mother tarries nigh, though sleep has closed her infants eyes. More quotations from John Keble

1861

Robert Anderson was born on April 25, 1861 American economist, 1861-1939 In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage. More quotations from Robert Anderson

1862

Edward Grey was born on April 25, 1862 The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime More quotations from Edward Grey

Deaths occurring on April, 25

1800

William Cowper died on April 25, 1800 English poet One of the most widely read English poets of his day, 1731-1800 Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees. More quotations from William Cowper

1878

Anna Sewell died on April 25, 1878 English novelist, She is best known for writing the children's classic Black Beauty (1877). 1820-1878 Now I say that with cruelty and oppression it is everybody's business to interfere when they see it. More quotations from Anna Sewell

1926

Ellen Key died on April 25, 1926 Swedish writer, 1849-1926 Education can give you a skill, but a liberal education can give you dignity More quotations from Ellen Key