John Masefield date of birth:
June 1, 1878
How old was John Masefield when died?
88
Where was John Masefield born?
Ledbury, Herefordshire England
When did John Masefield die?
May 12, 1967
What is John Masefield nationality?
British
What is John Masefield's occupation?
poet, writer
What genre is John Masefield's work?
poetry, children's novels, Poetry
Short Biography
John Edward Masefield, OM (/ˈmeɪsˌfiːld, ˈmeɪz-/; 1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967) was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967. He is remembered as the author of the classic children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and poems, including "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".