Tom Raworth

British poet (1938–2017)
Person human Q7817338
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Tom Raworth

Summary

Tom Raworth is a human[1]. Born in Bexleyheath[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1938[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 8, 2017[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Tom Raworth's place of birth was Bexleyheath[2].
  • Tom Raworth died in London[4].
  • Tom Raworth died in Greater London[9].
  • Tom Raworth was born on January 1, 1938[3].
  • Tom Raworth died on February 8, 2017[5].
  • Tom Raworth held citizenship in Ireland[10].
  • Tom Raworth worked as a poet[6].
  • Tom Raworth worked as a publisher[7].
  • Tom Raworth's field of work was poetry[11].
  • Tom Raworth's field of work was publishing[12].
  • Tom Raworth was employed by University of Cape Town[13].
  • Tom Raworth was educated at University of Essex[14].
  • Tom Raworth's education included a stint at St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath[15].
  • Tom Raworth received the Cholmondeley Award[16].
  • Tom Raworth received the Alice Hunt Bartlett Prize[17].
  • Tom Raworth is recorded as male[18].
  • Tom Raworth's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Tom Raworth's Commons category is recorded as Tom Raworth[20].
  • The cause of death was cancer[21].
  • Tom Raworth's family name is recorded as Raworth[22].
  • Tom Raworth's given name is recorded as Tom[23].
  • Tom Raworth's official website is recorded as http://www.tomraworth.com/[24].
  • Tom Raworth's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Tom Raworth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Tom Raworth's place of birth was Bexleyheath[2]. He was born on January 1, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at University of Essex[14], a public university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1965[29], headquartered in Colchester[30] and St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath[15], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1860[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and publisher[7]. Fields of work include poetry[11], a literary form[34] and publishing[12], an industry[35]. Tom Raworth was employed by University of Cape Town[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Cholmondeley Award[16], a poetry award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1966[38] and Alice Hunt Bartlett Prize[17], a poetry award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1966[41].

Death and Burial

Tom Raworth died on February 8, 2017[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[42], in Roman Empire[43], founded in 0047[44] and Greater London[9], a ceremonial county of England[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1965[47]. The cause of death was cancer[21].

Why It Matters

Tom Raworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Tom Raworth born?

Tom Raworth's place of birth was Bexleyheath[2].

Where did Tom Raworth die?

Tom Raworth passed away in London[4].

What did Tom Raworth do for work?

Tom Raworth worked as poet[6] and publisher[7].

Where did Tom Raworth go to school?

Tom Raworth was educated at University of Essex[14] and St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath[15].

What awards did Tom Raworth receive?

Honors received include Cholmondeley Award[16] and Alice Hunt Bartlett Prize[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . general catalog of BnF. wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . societyofauthors.org. societyofauthors.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, publisher
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Essex, St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath
    Place of death London, Greater London
    Cause of death cancer
    Family name Raworth
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