Nigel Jenkins
Welsh poet and journalist
Born
1949
76 years ago
Died
January 28th, 2014
11 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to Welsh literature and journalism. Worked as a poet, with multiple published collections. Engaged in environmental issues, incorporating themes of nature in writings. Served as a journalist for various publications, offering insights into Welsh culture and geography. Known for fostering a greater appreciation of the Welsh language and landscape through literary and media efforts.
Published several poetry collections
Worked as a journalist focused on Welsh issues
Wrote extensively about Welsh geography
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