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Alice Meynell
English poet and suffragist (1847–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Alice Thompson, see Alice Thompson (disambiguation).
Alice Christiana Gertrude Meynell (née Thompson; 11 October 1847[1] – 27 November 1922[2]) was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. She was considered for the position of Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom twice, first in 1892 on the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and later in 1913 on the death of Alfred Austin, but was never appointed to the position.[3][4]
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Born | Alice Christiana Gertrude Thompson (1847-10-11)11 October 1847 Barnes, London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Died | 27 November 1922(1922-11-27) (aged 75) |
Resting place | Kensal Green Catholic Cemetery |
Occupation | Poet and publisher |
Spouse | Wilfrid Meynell |
Children | 8, including Viola Meynell and Francis Meynell |
Relatives | Elizabeth Thompson (sister) |
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Meynell and her husband, Wilfrid Meynell, were the owners and editors of several Catholic publications and patrons of the poet Francis Thompson.