John Masefield
English poet and writer
John Edward Masefield OM was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death in 1967. Among his best known works are the children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and the poems "The Everlasting Mercy" and... Wikipedia
Born: June 1, 1878, Ledbury, United Kingdom
Died: May 12, 1967 (age 88 years), Abingdon, United Kingdom
Spouse: Constance de la Cherois Crommelin (m. 1903–1960)
Education: HMS Conway and Warwick School
Children: Judith Masefield and Lewis Masefield
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