Robert Stephen Hawker
(1804-1875)

poet and parson

Died aged c. 71

Commemorated on 1 plaque

Robert Stephen Hawker 1804-1875 eccentric parson poet of Morwenstow was born here, originator of the harvest festival service and author of the lines of the famous Cornish song "and shall Trelawney die there's 70,000 Cornishmen will know the reason why".

Charles Cross roundabout, Plymouth, United Kingdom where they was born (1804)