Wilfred Owen

Poet
BIRTHDAY
March 18,1893
Birthplace
England
Age
Nov 4,1918,age 25
Birth Sign
Pisces
BIRTHDAY
March 18,1893 (age Nov 4,1918,age 25)
Birthplace
England

About

British, World War I-era poet whose best-known works include "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth." Most of his their poems were published after his death.

Before Fame

He took classes in Old English and botany at University College, Reading.

Trivia

He was killed in combat in France in 1918.

Family Life

He was one of four children born to Thomas and Harriet Susan Owen.

Associated With

He was an admirer and close friend of author Siegfried Sassoon.