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Description: Abstract: Born in Leicestershire in 1800. He became editor of the Christian Observer and in 1823 joined with others to form the Anti-Slavery Society. Macaulay became very interested in utilitarianism and was influenced by the ideas of Jeremy Bentham and Joseph Priestley. As well as producing articles for the Edinburgh Review, Macaulay began work on his History of England. The first two volumes were published to great acclaim in 1848, the third and four volumes were published in December 1855. Although criticised for its pro-Whig sympathies, the History of England sold over 26,000 copies in ten weeks and was translated into many languages. In August 1857 he was granted the title Baron Macaulay of Rothley. He attended the House of Lords for debates but refused the offer of a post in the government. Thomas Macaulay died on 28th December 1859.
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