Ted Hughes OM
(1930-1998)
18th Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom (1984-1988) and Order of Merit recipient (from 1998)
Died aged 68
Wikidata WikipediaEdward James "Ted" Hughes OM OBE FRSL (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 was married to American poet Sylvia Plath from 1956 until her death by suicide in 1963 at the age of 30. His last poetic work, Birthday Letters (1998), explored their relationship.
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Commemorated on 4 plaques
The birthplace of Ted Hughes OM 1930-1998 Poet Laureate lived here 1930-1938
1 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd, United Kingdom where they was born (1930) and lived
This plaque commemorates the birth place of Ted Hughes Poet Laureate born 1930
1 Aspinall Street, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom where they was born (1930)
Ted Hughes OM the late Poet Laureate wrote a poem called 'Six Young Men' inspired by a photograph taken at this spot
, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom where they inspired
In memory of Ted Hughes O.M. poet laureate parishioner of North Tawton 1961-1998
, North Tawton, United Kingdom where they lived (1961-1998)