Kathryn Stripling Byer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Kathryn Stripling Byer

American poet

Date of Birth: 25-Nov-1944

Place of Birth: Camilla, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jun-2017

Profession: writer, poet

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Kathryn Stripling Byer (November 25, 1944 – June 5, 2017), also called Kay Byer, was an American poet and teacher.
She was named by Governor Mike Easley as the fifth North Carolina Poet Laureate from 2005–09.
She was the first woman to hold the position.