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John Betjeman

English poet, writer and broadcaster.

Born August 28th, 1906 in London.

Died May 19th, 1984 at 77 years old in Cornwall (Parkinson's disease). [ref]

Occupations
journalist, literary critic, poet, screenwriter, television presenter, translator
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving