Birthdays occurring on April, 11

1722

Christopher Smart was born on April 11, 1722 English religious poet, best known for "A Song to David" (1763). 1722-1771 For every house is incomplete without him, and a blessing is lacking in the spirit More quotations from Christopher Smart

1770

George Canning was born on April 11, 1770 British statesman and prime minister (1827), 1770-1827 Indecision and delays are the parents of failure. More quotations from George Canning

1794

Edward Everett was born on April 11, 1794 American educator and orator, 1794-1865 If this boy passes the examinations he will be admitted; and if the white students choose to withdraw, all the income of the college will be devoted to his education More quotations from Edward Everett

1862

Charles Evans Hughes was born on April 11, 1862 American jurist and statesman. 1862-1948 When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free. More quotations from Charles Evans Hughes

Deaths occurring on April, 11