He was a professor at the University of California, Irvine, and received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1974.
Richard Armour was a prolific twentieth-century poet and author who had a net worth of $1.9 million. Born in July 15, 1906, he was known for his humorous poems and satirical works, such as The Medical Muse, For Partly Proud Parents, and Punctured Poems. He was a professor at the University of California, Irvine, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1974.
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💰 Net worth: $1.9 Million (2024)
About
Prolific twentieth-century poet and author who became known for his humorous poems and satirical works. His publications include The Medical Muse, For Partly Proud Parents, and Punctured Poems.
Before Fame
He studied at Pomona College and Harvard University.
Trivia
He appeared on "You Bet Your Life," a game show hosted by Groucho Marx. For the occasion, he composed a humorous poem entitled "To Groucho."
Family Life
He was born in Southern California to a pharmacist father.
Associated With
His light-verse poetic style has been compared to that of Ogden Nash.
