Bridges, Robert
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| born on | 23 October 1844 at 10:49 (= 10:49 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Walmer, England, 51n13, 1e24 | ||||
| Timezone | LMT m1e24 (is local mean time) | ||||
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| Astrology data |   00°09'   28°44 Asc. 14°25'
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Biography
Britain's poet laureate from 1913 to 1930. A doctor by training, he achieved literary fame only late in life. His poems reflect a deep Christian faith, and he is the author of many well-known hymns. It was through Bridges’ efforts that Gerard Manley Hopkins achieved posthumous fame.
He died 21 April 1930.
Source Notes
Taeger quotes Jones.
Categories
- Vocation : Writers : Poet
