Henry Newbolt Writer

Sir Henry John Newbolt, CH (6 June 1862 – 19 April 1938) was an English poet, novelist and historian. He also had a very powerful role as a government adviser, particularly on Irish issues and with regard to the study of English in England. He is perhaps best remembered for his poem "Vitaï Lampada".

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Henry Newbolt
Alias (AKA)Sir Henry Newbolt
Birth dateJune 06, 1862
Birth place
Staffordshire , Great Britain , Bilston
Nationality
United Kingdom
Date of deathApril 19, 1938
Place of death
London , Kensington , United Kingdom

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