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October 22, 1982 (58 years old)
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Sagittarius
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Celebrities born on December 21
Born in 1923
Sagittarius named Richard
Poets from Washington
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First name Richard
Richard Hugo, born Richard Franklin Hogan, is an American poet. Although some critics see Hugo primarily as a regionalist, his work has resonated widely everywhere and at all times. Some of Hugo's works reflect the economic slowdown of the Northwestern United States, especially Montana. Born in Seattle's White Center, Washington, he was raised by his parents after his father left the family. In 1942, he legally changed his name to Richard Hugo, following his stepfather's surname. It served in World War II as a bomber in the Mediterranean. He left the army in 1945 after performing 35 combat missions and gaining the rank of lieutenant. Hugo's experience in the military is mentioned in one of his poetry books, Good Luck in Cracked Italian. Hugo received his BA in 1948 and an MA in Creative Writing four years later, at the University of Washington, where he studied with Theodore Roethke.
BornRichard Franklin Hogan, December 21, 1923, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 1982, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
OccupationPoet, professor of English
NationalityUnited States
SpouseRipley Schemm
ChildrenMatthew Hansen (Son, deceased). Melissa Hansen (Daughter, Literary Executor for the Estate of Richard Hugo). Derek Hansen (Grandson).

About Richard Hugo

Poet Richard Hugo was born in Washington, United States on December 21, 1923. He dies at the age of 58, on October 22, 1982.

American poet whose works, such as The Lady in Kicking Horse Reservoir, are noted for their Northwest regional flavor. Death of the Kapowsin Tavern and The Right Madness on Skye are two of his other poetry volumes.

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Richard Hugo before becoming famous

Richard Hugo was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1923 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

During World War II, he was a bomber pilot. He went on to the University of Washington to study creative writing.

Achievement of Richard Hugo

Richard Hogan was his birth name; in 1942, he adopted his stepfather's surname, Hugo.

Richard Hugo's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He married Barbara Williams twice: first, and then to Ripley Schemm Hansen.

Richard Hugo Collabed with

Both he and his literary contemporaries, Novelist Richard Brautigan, were born in the state of Washington.

Richard Brautigan (1935 - 1984) (Novelist)
Richard Brautigan (1935 - 1984)

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Richard Hugo Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Richard Hugo updated on March 12 2023.