William Morris, English textile designer, poet, and author (died 1896)

William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, 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. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he campaigned for socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.

March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 282 days remain until the end of the year.