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Robert Frost - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 27, 1874 |
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| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Robert Frost's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Known For | Poetry, including classics such as 'The Road Not Taken', 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening', and 'Birches'. |
Intro
Robert Frost was a renowned American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. He received four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry and is widely regarded as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century.
Early Life & Background
Robert Frost was born to William Prescott Frost Jr. and Isabelle Moodie in San Francisco. After his father's death in 1885, his family moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts. He attended high school in Lawrence, where he met his future wife, Elinor White.
Career Highlights
- Published his first poem 'My Butterfly. An Elegy' in 1894.
- Won four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry (1924, 1931, 1937, 1943).
- Became a celebrated poet with the publication of collections like 'North of Boston' and 'New Hampshire'.
- Recited 'The Gift Outright' at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961.
Trivia
- Frost spent several years living in England from 1912-1915, where he met British poets such as Edward Thomas and Ezra Pound.
- Despite popular association with New England, Frost was actually born in California.
- He was the only poet to receive four Pulitzer Prizes.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Robert Frost born?
Robert Frost was born the 27 March 1874.
Where is Robert Frost from?
San Francisco, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 27th, 1874, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 27th, 1874 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: