Robert Bridges was a British poet, author, hymn writer, and medical doctor who served as United Kingdom Poet Laureate from 1913-1930. He had a net worth of $13 million and was born on October 23, 1844. His works include Eros and Psyche (poetry collection), The Christian Captives (verse play), and "O Gladsome Light" (hymn).
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💰 Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
About
British poet, author, hymn writer, and medical doctor who served as United Kingdom Poet Laureate from 1913-1930. His works include Eros and Psyche (poetry collection), The Christian Captives (verse play), and "O Gladsome Light" (hymn).
Before Fame
He attended Eton College and Corpus Christi College (Oxford) before studying medicine in London.
Trivia
He was the first United Kingdom Poet Laureate to hold a medical degree.
Family Life
His daughter, Elizabeth Daryush, was also a poet.
Associated With
His poems were set to music by Gustav Holst and other composers.
