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John Betjeman

(1906–1984) Poet United Kingdom

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John Betjeman was a poet from the United Kingdom, best known for Collected poems.

Quick Facts About John Betjeman

Born
August 28, 1906
Died
May 19, 1984
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Collected poems
Spouse
Penelope Chetwode

About John Betjeman

Sir John Betjeman was an English poet, writer, and broadcaster. He was Poet Laureate from 1972 until his death. He was a founding member of The Victorian Society and first president of The Hackney Society and a passionate defender of Victorian architecture, helping to save St Pancras railway station from demolition. He began his career as a journalist and ended it as one of the most popular British Poets Laureate and a much-loved figure on British television.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Knight Bachelor Albert Medal Russell Loines Award for Poetry Commander of the Order of the British Empire Heinemann Award King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry

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