Moultrie, John (1799–1874)

English poet and clergyman. His collected Poems were published 1876. His most memorable poems are ‘My Brother's Grave’ and ‘Godiva’, both printed 1820. Other verse includes The Dream of Life 1843, The Black Fence 1850, St Mary 1850, and Altars, Hearths and Graves 1854.

Born in London, he was educated at Eton and Cambridge, was ordained priest, and was rector of Rugby from 1828 until his death. In 1864 he became canon of Worcester.