(1774–1843), English poet. Associated with the Lake Poets, he is best known for his shorter poems, such as the ‘Battle of Blenheim’ (1798). He was made Poet Laureate in 1813.
Definition of Southey, Robert in US English:
Southey, Robert
proper nounˈsouT͟Hē
(1774–1843), English poet. Associated with the Lake Poets, he was best known for his shorter poems, such as the “Battle of Blenheim” (1798). He was made England's poet laureate in 1813.