Charles Sangster | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | July 16, 1822 near Kingston, Upper Canada |
| Died | December 9, 1893 (aged 71) Kingston, Ontario |
| Resting place | Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston |
| Occupation | journalist, civil servant |
| Language | English |
| Nationality |  Canadian |
| Citizenship | British subject |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable works | The Saint Lawrence and the Saguenay |
| Partner | Mary Kilborn, Henrietta Meagher |
| Children | Charlotte, Florence, Gertrude, Roderick |
Charles Sangster (July 16, 1822 – December 9, 1893) was a Canadian poet. He was the first poet to write poetry which was substantially about Canadian subjects.[1] The Dictionary of Canadian Biography calls him "the best of the pre-confederation poets."[2]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
garvinwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Frank M. Tierney, "Sangster, Charles," Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. Web., October 15, 2010.