Henry Newbolt
English writer (1862–1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Henry John Newbolt, CH (6 June 1862 – 19 April 1938) was an English poet, novelist and historian.[1] He also had a role as a government adviser with regard to the study of English in England. He is perhaps best remembered for his poems "Vitaï Lampada" and "Drake's Drum".
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Sir Henry Newbolt | |
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Born | (1862-06-06)6 June 1862 Bilston, Staffordshire, England |
Died | 19 April 1938(1938-04-19) (aged 75) Kensington, London, England |
Occupation | Poet |
Nationality | English |
Notable works | "Vitaï Lampada" "Drake's Drum" |
Relatives | Jill Furse (granddaughter) |
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