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Robert Bridges, English poet and playwright (died 1930)

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Robert Bridges

British poet (1844-1930)

Robert Seymour Bridges was a British poet who was Poet Laureate from 1913 to 1930. A doctor by training, he achieved literary fame only late in life. His poems reflect a deep Christian faith, and he is the author of many well-known hymns. It was through Bridges's efforts that…
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October 23

Day of the year

October 23 is the 296th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 69 days remain until the end of the year.
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