Poets Laureate

Learn more about and meet poets laureate feature here on Knowitall.

What is a poet laureate? Poet laureate are officially appointed by a government or institution. The designated poet laureate often composes poems for special events and occasions.

 

Archibald Rutledge | Poets Laureate
Archibald Rutledge | Poets Laureate
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Archibald Rutledge S.C. Poet Laureate 1936-1949 It has been said that "Archie" Rutledge was a born poet. He composed his first piece of poetry at the age of three. It exists in print to this very day...
What Is a Poet Laureate? | Poets Laureate
What Is a Poet Laureate? | Poets Laureate
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Poets Laureate of England The tradition of employing a poet as "poet laureate" began with the royalty of England in the 16th century. Poets laureate held an official position in the royal court. The...
Rita Dove | Poetry All-Stars
Rita Dove | Poetry All-Stars
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Rita Dove 1952 - In 1987, Rita Dove was one of the youngest poets to win a Pulitzer Prize for poetry. Dove also became the youngest poet laureate of the United States in 1993. Currently, Dove is a...
Archibald Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Archibald Rutledge was born October 23, 1883 in McClellanville, South Carolina. He grew up at Hampton Plantation on the South Santee River. In 1904, Rutledge began writing stories, poems, and magazine...