John Betjeman
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Sir John Betjeman, CBE (/ˈbɛtʃəmən/; 28 August 1906 – 19 May 1984) 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 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.
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John Betjeman | |
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Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom | |
In office 20 October 1972 – 19 May 1984 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Cecil Day-Lewis |
Succeeded by | Ted Hughes |
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Born | John Betjemann (1906-08-28)28 August 1906 London, England |
Died | 19 May 1984(1984-05-19) (aged 77) Trebetherick, Cornwall, England |
Spouse | |
Domestic partner | Lady Elizabeth Cavendish |
Children | 2, including Candida Lycett Green |
Education | Marlborough College |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
Occupation | Poet, writer, broadcaster |
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