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Francis Ledwidge Biography and Poems

Francis Ledwidge Biography and Poems. This is biographical information on Francis Ledwidge, one of the best poets of all time. This biography page also provides a link to poems written by Ledwidge, as well as, a video biography...if available.

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Francis Edward Ledwidge (19 August 1887 – 31 July 1917) was an Irish war poet from County Meath. Sometimes known as the "poet of the blackbirds", he was killed in action at the Battle of Passchendaele during World War I.. Irish war poet

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