William Watson (poet)

For other people with the same name, see William Watson.
Sir William Watson
Born(1858-08-02)2 August 1858
Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire
Died11 August 1935(1935-08-11) (aged 77)
Rottingdean, Sussex
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Sir William Watson (2 August 1858 – 11 August 1935)[1] was an English poet, popular in his time for the celebratory content, and famous for the controversial political content, of his verse. Initially popularly recognised, he was then neglected because of changing tastes.

  1. ^ "Sir William Watson | English author | Britannica". www.britannica.com.