Cornelius Arnold

Biography:

Cornelius Arnold was a poetical writer. Arnold was born 13 March 1711 and entered Merchant Taylors' School in 1723. The statement that he became one of the ushers in the school is incorrect. In the latter part of his life he was beadle to the Worshipful Company of Distillers. His works are:'Distress a poetical essay' dedicated to John Robartes 4th Earl of Radnor London 4to. 'Commerce a poem' 2nd edit. London 1751 4to. 'The Mirror.