Sir Henry Newbolt | |
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| Born | 6 June 1862 Bilston, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 19 April 1938 (aged 75) Kensington, London, England |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | English |
| Notable works | "Vitaï Lampada" "Drake's Drum" |
| Relatives | Jill Furse (granddaughter) |
Sir Henry John Newbolt, CH (6 June 1862 – 19 April 1938) was an English poet, novelist and historian.[1] He also had a role as a government adviser with regard to the study of English in England. He is perhaps best remembered for his poems "Vitaï Lampada" and "Drake's Drum".
- ^ "Newbolt, Sir Henry (John)". Who's Who: 1892. 1920.