How old was Kenneth Slessor?

Kenneth Slessor died on June 30, 1971 at the age of 70.

When is Kenneth Slessor's birthday?

Kenneth Slessor was born on March 27, 1901.

Where was Kenneth Slessor born?

Kenneth Slessor was born in Orange.

What is Kenneth Slessor's zodiac sign?

Kenneth Slessor's zodiac sign is Aries.

What is Kenneth Slessor's nationality?

Kenneth Slessor is a citizen of Australia.

What does Kenneth Slessor do?

Kenneth Slessor is known as journalist, poet, writer, war correspondent.

Kenneth Slessor

Australian poet and journalist

Died aged 70AriesAustralia

Biography

Kenneth Adolphe Slessor (27 March 1901 – 30 June 1971) was an Australian poet, journalist and official war correspondent in World War II. He was one of Australia's leading poets, notable particularly for the absorption of modernist influences into Australian poetry. The Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry is named after him.

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Awards & honours (1)

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Quick answers about Kenneth Slessor

How old was Kenneth Slessor?: Kenneth Slessor died on June 30, 1971 at the age of 70.
When is Kenneth Slessor's birthday?: Kenneth Slessor was born on March 27, 1901.
Where was Kenneth Slessor born?: Kenneth Slessor was born in Orange.
What is Kenneth Slessor's zodiac sign?: Kenneth Slessor's zodiac sign is Aries.
What is Kenneth Slessor's nationality?: Kenneth Slessor is a citizen of Australia.
What does Kenneth Slessor do?: Kenneth Slessor is known as journalist, poet, writer, war correspondent.

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