Charles Sangster
Charles Sangster (July 16, 1822 – December 9, 1893) was a Canadian poet. He was the first poet to write poetry which was substantially about Canadian subjects. The Dictionary of Canadian Biography calls him "the best of the pre-confederation poets."
Charles Sangster | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 16, 1822 near Kingston, Upper Canada |
| Died | December 9, 1893 (aged 71) Kingston, Ontario |
| Resting place | Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston |
| Occupation | journalist, civil servant |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | British subject |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Notable works | The Saint Lawrence and the Saguenay |
| Partner | Mary Kilborn, Henrietta Meagher |
| Children | Charlotte, Florence, Gertrude, Roderick |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.