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Ted Hughes
Edward James Hughes is an English poet, translator and children's writer. Critics often classify him as one of the best poets of his generation and one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. He was named Poet Laureate in 1984 and held this position until his death. In 2008, The Times ranked Hughes fourth in its list of the "50 Greatest English Writers Since 1945". Hughes was married to American poet Sylvia Plath from 1956 until her death by suicide in 1963 at the age of 30. His latest work of poetry, Birthday Letters, explores their relationship.
BornAugust 17, 1930, Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire, England
DiedOctober 28, 1998, London, England
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction (heart attack)
NationalityEnglish
Domestic partnerAssia Wevill, (1962–1969)
ChildrenFrieda Hughes, Nicholas Hughes, Alexandra Wevill
Alma materPembroke College, Cambridge
OccupationPoet, playwright, writer
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byJohn Betjeman
Succeeded byAndrew Motion

About Ted Hughes

Poet Ted Hughes was born in England on August 17, 1930. He dies at the age of 68, on October 28, 1998.

The Hawk in the Rain, Crow, and Birthday Letters are some of the most well-known compositions by the English Poet Laureate. He also translated numerous works, including Frank Wedekind's Spring Awakening and Poet Federico Garcia Lorca's Blood Wedding.

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Ted Hughes before becoming famous

Ted Hughes was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1930 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He grew up in the English farming community of Calder Valley and went on to Pembroke College to further his education.

Achievement of Ted Hughes

He was best known as a poet, but he also worked in the theatre and won prestigious awards for his children's literature.

Ted Hughes's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He has two children with American poet Poet Sylvia Plath, with whom he was famously married. Hughes married Carol Orchard seven years after Plath's well-publicized suicide.

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Ted Hughes Collabed with

On The Life and Songs of the Crow, he teamed with artist Sculptor Leonard Baskin.

Ted Hughes Income & Net worth

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Ted Hughes Height and Weight

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Latest information about Ted Hughes updated on March 23 2023.