Sydney Smith

Sydney Smith was an English wit, writer, and Anglican cleric. He was born in 1771 and died in 1845. He was known for his writing and philosophy, founding the Edinburgh Review, lecturing at the Royal Institution, and remembered for his rhyming recipe for salad dressing. He was also a successful preacher and lecturer, and was known for his wit and charm. He was a champion of parliamentary reform and Roman Catholic emancipation.