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Ted Hughes
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Ted Hughes

Author · born August 17, 1930 · died 1998

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Edward James Hughes 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.

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  1. ~30Received the Somerset Maugham Award1960
  2. 52Named honorary doctorateMay 7, 1983
  3. 54Became Poet Laureate of the United KingdomDecember 28, 1984
  4. ~68Received the Order of Merit1998

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