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William Wordsworth: Facts About Famous Poet
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Content: In 1796, William Wordsworth wrote his only play, which was turned down by a London theatre. It was called The Borderers and was a tragedy set during King Henry III’s reign. Wordsworth’s sister, Dorothy, was also a well known poet and author. Comic Mike Myers is a relative of Wordsworth – he is the poet’s first cousin, 7 times removed. He became Poet Laureate in 1843, although wrote no poetry after being given the title. He also received an honorary degree from Oxford University in 1838. William Wordsworth died in April 1850 from a disease of the lungs. He is buried in a churchyard in Grasmere and his family home at Dove Cottage is now a museum. Post navigation
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