Robert Hayden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Hayden

American writer and academic

Date of Birth: 04-Aug-1913

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 25-Feb-1980

Profession: poet, performing artist, lighting designer, dancer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Robert Hayden (August 4, 1913 – February 25, 1980) was an American poet, essayist, and educator.
He served as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1976 to 1978, a role today known as US Poet Laureate.
He was the first African-American writer to hold the office.