Nigel Jenkins

Welsh poet and journalist

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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