John Whitworth | |
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| Born | 11 December 1945 Nashik, India |
| Died | 20 April 2019 (aged 73) Canterbury, Kent, England |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | English |
| Education | James Gillespie's High School Royal High School, Edinburgh |
| Alma mater | Merton College, Oxford |
| Notable awards | |
| Spouse | Doreen Roberts |
| Children | Ellie and Katie |
John Whitworth (11 December 1945 - 20 April 2019)[1] was a British poet. Born in India in 1945, he began writing poetry at Merton College, Oxford. He went on to win numerous prizes and publish in many highly regarded venues. He published twelve books: ten collections of his own work, an anthology of which he was the editor, and a textbook on writing poetry.