Robert Bridges, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Bridges

British writer

Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1844

Place of Birth: Kent, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 21-Apr-1930

Profession: writer, poet

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Robert Seymour Bridges (23 October 1844 – 21 April 1930) was Britain's 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’ efforts that Gerard Manley Hopkins achieved posthumous fame.