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Agnes Bulmer
(1775 - 1835)
English merchant and poet
English merchant and poet
Agnes Bulmer was an English merchant and poet whose religious and moral verse gained acclaim in early 19th-century London.
She balanced commerce and creativity with notable success.
Born in London in 1775, Bulmer managed her family’s merchant business while cultivating her passion for poetry.
In 1815, she published 'Thoughts in Verse on Various Subjects,' exploring themes of faith, morality, and daily life.
Her work was praised for its sincerity, structural mastery, and heartfelt expression.
As a businesswoman and writer, she exemplified the expanding opportunities for women in Georgian society.
Her verses influenced later women poets navigating professional and artistic ambitions.
She died in 1835, remembered for her piety, poetic voice, and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Agnes Bulmer