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1822 – 1888Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)Died 15 April 1888, aged 65Matthew Arnold was an English poet and cultural critic known for works including 'Dover Beach' and the essay collection Culture and Anarchy. He died suddenly of heart failure in Liverpool on 15 April 1888. His criticism shaped debates about culture and education in Victorian Britain.