John Gray (poet), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Gray (poet)

English poet (1866–1934)

Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1866

Place of Birth: Bethnal Green, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 14-Jun-1934

Profession: writer, poet, librarian, rector, Catholic priest, translator, author, monk, cleric, novelist, linguist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Reverend Canon John Gray (2 March 1866 – 14 June 1934) was an English poet and Catholic priest whose works include Silverpoints, The Long Road and Park: A Fantastic Story.
It has often been suggested that he was the inspiration behind Oscar Wilde's fictional Dorian Gray despite evidence of the contrary.
His great nephew is the alternative rock musician Crispin Gray.