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John Masefield
Born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, Masefield apprenticed to be a merchant marine officer. While training, he became ill in Chile, returned to England, then worked in factories and bars in the United States. In 1897 he returned to England, working on newspapers and his own writing (poems, stories, and plays). Masefield published his first volume of poems in 1902. He served during World War I in the Red Cross in France and on a hospital ship at Gallipoli. His simple and moving poems include the famous Sea Fever.
The poet laureate from 1930 to 1967 was John Masefield. He was appointed to the position in 1930 and held it until his death in 1967. Masefield was known for his poetry and contribution to literature during his tenure as poet laureate.
John Masefield served as poet laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Masefield was initially selected as a 'safe' candidate (Kipling and Yeats - the two obvious choices in 1930 - both had political beliefs which would have been uncomfortable for the English establishment) and went on to become one of the most loved and longest-serving incumbents of the post. Since even Masefield never thought of himself as a major poet, his success as laureate perhaps says something important about the nature of the role.
Yes, New Jersey does have a Poet Laureate. The current Poet Laureate of New Jersey (as of 2021) is Jesse Lee Kercheval. The position of Poet Laureate is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey.
The poet laureate in 1813 was Robert Southey. He served as poet laureate from 1813 until his death in 1843.
Alfred Noyes worked as a teacher, a writer, and a poet. He was also appointed as the Poet Laureate of England from 1930 to 1933.
The poet Samuel Rogers declined the position of Poet Laureate in 1813.
The U.S. Poet Laureate was created on 2002-03-27.
A 'poet laureate' is a title by appointment given to a poet by the British sovereign to compose verse for state ceremonies.
The 2013 Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate was Fred Wah. He served in this role from 2011 to 2013, contributing to the poetic and cultural life of Canada during his tenure.
In 1986, John Betjeman was the Poet Laureate of England. He held the position from 1972 until his death in 1984.
Illinois has had one Black Poet Laureate: Gwendolyn Brooks.
Robert Frost was appointed as poet laureate of the United States by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. Frost served as the poet laureate from 1961 to 1962.
The cast of The Poet Laureate of Radio - 2006 includes: Norman Corwin as himself