Richard Hugo

Richard Hugo
BornRichard Franklin Hogan [1]
(1923-12-21)December 21, 1923
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 1982(1982-10-22) (aged 58)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
OccupationPoet, professor
EducationUniversity of Washington (BA, MA)
SpouseRipley Schemm[1]
Children2

Richard Hugo (December 21, 1923 – October 22, 1982), born Richard Franklin Hogan, was an American poet. Although some critics regard Hugo as primarily a regionalist, his work resonates broadly across place and time. A portion of Hugo's work reflects the economic depression of the Northwestern United States, particularly Montana.