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Stephen Spender(1909-1995)

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Stephen Spender was born on 28 February 1909 in London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for The Fool and the Princess (1949), BBC Play of the Month (1965) and Spoleto 1967 (1967). He was married to Natasha Spender and Inez Pearn. He died on 16 July 1995 in London, England, UK.
BornFebruary 28, 1909
DiedJuly 16, 1995(86)
BornFebruary 28, 1909
DiedJuly 16, 1995(86)
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Known for

The Fool and the Princess (1949)
The Fool and the Princess
4.6
  • Writer
  • 1949
BBC Play of the Month (1965)
BBC Play of the Month
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Spoleto 1967 (1967)
Spoleto 1967
  • Self
  • 1967
Muses with Milligan
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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  • BBC Play of the Month (1965)
    BBC Play of the Month
    7.1
    TV Series
    • translation
    • 1969
  • The Fool and the Princess (1949)
    The Fool and the Princess
    4.6
    • story
    • 1949

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Sir Stephen Spender
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • February 28, 1909
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 16, 1995
    • London, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Natasha SpenderApril 8, 1941 - July 16, 1995 (his death)
  • Children
      Matthew Spender
  • Other works
    Book: "The Thirties and After: Poetry, Politics, People, 1933-1970". New York: Vintage Books, ISBN 0394728602
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Portrayals

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Poet, novelist, & essayist. Father of sculptor Matthew Spender & actress Elizabeth Spender.

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