Robert Hayden (August 4, 1913 – February 25, 1980) was an American poet, essayist, and educator. He served as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1976 to 1978, a role today known as US Poet Laureate. He was the first African-American writer to hold the office.
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4 August 1913 Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Died |
25 February 1980 (aged 66) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
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Zodiac | Leo |
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