Alfred Lord Tennyson was a prominent British poet born in 1809 and died in 1892. He served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign. Tennyson is best known for his lyrical poetry, including famous works like "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and "In Memoriam A.H.H.", which reflect themes of love, loss, and nature. Tennyson's writing was influential in the Victorian era, and he often explored the tension between science and faith. His poetry is characterized by rich imagery and musicality, making him one of the most celebrated poets in English literature.