Simon Armitage
Biography
Simon Robert Armitage, CBE, FRSL is an English poet, playwright and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the University of Leeds and succeeded Geoffrey Hill as Oxford Professor of Poetry when he was elected to the four year part time appointment from 2015–2019.
Known For
Self
Dylan Thomas: A Poet's Guide
Host
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey
Self
Great Poets: In Their Own Words
Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death
Himself - Presenter
The Pendle Witch Child
BBC Four Presents: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Self - Presenter
Speeches That Shook the World
A Pandemic Poem: Where Did the World Go?
Self
Simon Armitage Writing Poems
The Making of King Arthur
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Known Credits
10
Gender
Male
Birthday
1963-05-26
Place of Birth
Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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