Howard Nemerov
American Poet and Academic
An American poet and academic contributed significantly to 20th-century poetry. Served as a professor at Washington University in St. Louis and was a key figure in the academic study of poetry. Published several collections of poetry, essays, and criticism, and held prestigious positions including U.S. Poet Laureate. Recognition included the Bollingen Prize and the National Book Award.
Published poetry collections including 'The Next Room'
Served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 1963 to 1964
Awarded the Bollingen Prize in 1977
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Indian politician and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
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March 1st, 1953 73 years ago
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Bulgarian journalist and author
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March 1st, 1929 97 years ago
Died
September 11th, 1978 47 years ago — 49 years old
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Novelist and literary critic with 'Invisible Man'
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March 1st, 1914 112 years ago
Died
April 16th, 1994 31 years ago — 80 years old
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German SS officer during WWII
Born
March 1st, 1899 127 years ago
Died
1972 54 years ago — 73 years old
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KBG agent and defector
Born
March 1st, 1951 75 years ago
Died
1973 53 years ago — 22 years old
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Russian painter and set designer
Born
March 1st, 1863 163 years ago
Died
April 17th, 1930 95 years ago — 67 years old
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Film producer, Avatar series
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1960 66 years ago
Died
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Dutch actor and director of TV series
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1938 88 years ago
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Historian and Academic; German Historian
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September 11th, 1931 94 years ago
Died
July 5th, 2014 11 years ago — 82 years old
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1929 97 years ago
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Ukrainian metropolitan and religious leader
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1935 91 years ago
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Singer-songwriter and music critic
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1926 100 years ago
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