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Ted RiversTed Hughes Ted Hughes English poet and children's writer (1930–1998) For other people named Ted Hughes, see Ted Hughes (disambiguation). Edward James Hughes OM OBE FRSL (17 August 1930 – 28 October 1998)[1] 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". Quick facts Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, Monarch ... Ted Hughes OM OBE FRSL Hughes c. 1977 Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom In office… (Source: Wikipedia)
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