Ted Hughes
(1930-1998)
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Edward James Hughes OM OBE FRSL (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) was an English poet, translator, and children's writer. Critics frequently rank him as one of the best poets of his generation, and one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. He was appointed Poet Laureate in 1984 and held the office until his death. In 2008 The Times ranked Hughes fourth on their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945".
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Edward James Hughes 17 August 1930 Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire, England
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28 October 1998 (aged 68) London, England, UK
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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Nicholas Hughes 2nd child with Sylvia Plath Male b. 17 Jan 1962 d. 16 Mar 2009 Age: 47 (at death) 1962-2009 fisheries biologist -
Alexandra Tatiana Eloise 3rd child with Assia Wevill Female b. 3 Mar 1965 Age: 60 1965- Celebrity Baby
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