Robert Bridges (born October 23, 1844, in London, England) was a renowned British poet and literary figure. He was a prominent literary voice of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, celebrated for his lyric poetry and deep engagement with classical and religious themes. Bridges served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1913 until his death in 1930, contributing significantly to the landscape of English poetry during his lifetime.