Henri van Laun

Henri van Laun (1820 – 19 January 1896) was a writer, translator and teacher of French.

Born in the Netherlands and educated in France, he lived most of his life in England.

He originally thought of being a journalist but found he preferred teaching.

Van Laun also translated works by Molière and Alain-René Lesage.

[1][2] Van Laun is buried in Brookwood Cemetery and his tomb is a grade II listed building designed by the sculptor Emmeline Halse.