
American poet (1907-1963)
1908 — 1963
Quick Facts
Profession
American poet (1907-1963)
Born
May 25, 1908
Died
1963 (age ~55)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, teacher, poet
1908
Born in Saginaw (1908-05-25)
1925
EducationStudied at University of Michigan (1925–1929)
1945
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1950
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1954
AwardPulitzer Prize for Poetry
1958
AwardBollingen Prize
Frequently Asked Questions
Theodore Roethke is American poet (1907-1963). Born in 1908.
Theodore Roethke was born on May 25, 1908.
Theodore Roethke died in 1963, at approximately 55 years of age.
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Names related to Theodore
Theodore — May 25, 1908
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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Actions
1959
AwardNational Book Award
1963
Died in Bainbridge Island