Ted Hughes: Biography, Facts and Career
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Edward James Hughes (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) 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. In 2008, The Times ranked Hughes fourth on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". Hughes married fellow poet, American Sylvia Plath, in 1956. They lived together in the United States and then in England, in a tumultuous relationship. They had two children before separating in 1962. Plath ended her life in 1963.
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- Full name: Ted Hughes
- Born: 1930-08-17
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q272194
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Edward James Hughes (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998) was an English poet, translator, and children's writer.
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Ted Hughes was born on 1930-08-17.
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