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| Short Name: | David Bates |
| Full Name: | Bates, David, 1809-1870 |
| Birth Year: | 1809 |
| Death Year: | 1870 |
David Bates (March 6, 1809 – January 25, 1870) was an American poet. He was born in Indian Hill, Ohio, and educated in Buffalo, New York, before working in first Indianapolis then Philadelphia. In 1849, he published a volume of poetry, Eolian.
| Texts by David Bates (1) | As | Authority Languages | Instances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speak gently, it is better far | Bates (Author) | English | 12 |