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Which siblings of Dante Gabriel Rossetti became important writers or critics?

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Dante Gabriel Rossetti had two siblings who were notable writers and critics:

William Michael Rossetti: He was a prominent art critic, literary editor, and man of letters. A member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, he served as the editor of their journal, The Germ, and later edited the collected works of his siblings. He was also an influential critic who introduced the work of Walt Whitman to British readers and published studies on various medieval poets.1
Christina Rossetti: She is recognized as one of the most important English women poets of the 19th century. Her work, which includes collections such as Goblin Market and Other Poems, is noted for its range and quality, spanning fantasy, children's literature, and religious poetry. She also contributed poems to The Germ under the pseudonym Ellen Alleyne.2