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Cecil Day-Lewis was an Irish poet and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1968. He was born in Ballintubber, County Roscommon, Ireland, on April 27, 1904. He was the son of Frank Day-Lewis, a Church of Ireland clergyman, and Kathleen Blake Squires. He was educated at Sherborne School and Wadham College, Oxford, where he read Classics. Day-Lewis began writing poetry while at Oxford, and his first collection, Beechen Vigil, was published in 1925. He went on to publish several more collections of poetry, including The Magnetic Mountain (1935), The Whispering Roots (1940), and The Sun in the Sands (1946). He also wrote several novels, including The Otterbury Incident (1948) and The Horse in the Furrow (1949). Day-Lewis was appointed Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom in 1968, and he held the post until his death in 1972. He was also awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1956. He was married to the novelist Mary King, and they had two sons, the actor Daniel Day-Lewis and the writer Sean Day-Lewis.
| Popular As | Cecil Day-Lewis |
| Occupation | writer,music_department |
| Age | 68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 27 April 1904 |
| Birthday | 27 April |
| Birthplace | Ballintubber, Ireland |
| Date of death | 22 May, 1972 |
| Died Place | London, England, UK |
| Nationality | Ireland |
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Cecil Day-Lewis Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
| Weight | Not Available |
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Who Is Cecil Day-Lewis's Wife?
His wife is Jill Balcon (1951 - 22 May 1972) ( his death) ( 2 children), Constance Mary King (1928 - 1951) ( divorced)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Jill Balcon (1951 - 22 May 1972) ( his death) ( 2 children), Constance Mary King (1928 - 1951) ( divorced) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Cecil Day-Lewis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Cecil Day-Lewis worth at the age of 68 years old? Cecil Day-Lewis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Cecil Day-Lewis's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Writer |
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