Robert Bridges
British poet (1844-1930) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American critic, editor and writer, see Robert Bridges (critic).
Robert Seymour Bridges OM (23 October 1844 ā 21 April 1930) was a British poet who was 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's efforts that the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins achieved posthumous fame.
Quick Facts Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Monarch ...
Robert Bridges | |
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Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom | |
In office 25 July 1913 ā 21 April 1930 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | Alfred Austin |
Succeeded by | John Masefield |
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Born | Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-10-23)23 October 1844 Walmer, Kent, England, UK |
Died | 21 April 1930(1930-04-21) (aged 85) Boars Hill, Berkshire, England |
Spouse | Monica Bridges (born Waterhouse) |
Children | Elizabeth Daryush Edward Bridges |
Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Oxford St Bartholomew's Hospital Eton College |
Occupation | Writer |
Awards | Poet Laureate |
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