Who was William Morris?

William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. Known for Wallpaper and textile design, fantasy fiction / medievalism, & socialism. William Morris had a remarkable career spanning several disciplines – artist, author, craftsman, and social activist.