Raymond Williams was a Welsh cultural critic, novelist, and academic, born on August 31, 1921. He is best known for his work in cultural studies and his contributions to the understanding of culture and society. Williams emphasized the importance of culture in shaping human experience and was influential in the development of the field of cultural theory. Williams wrote several significant works, including "Culture and Society" and "Keywords," where he explored the relationship between language, culture, and social change. His ideas have had a lasting impact on various disciplines, including literary criticism, sociology, and media studies. He passed away on January 26, 1988.