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“Ted Hughes has been appointed poet laureate to succeed Sir John Betjeman, which is a bit like appointing a grim young crow to replace a cuddly old teddy bear.”

Quote by Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel

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Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel

Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel, was a prominent English nobleman. Born on June 28, 1557, and died on October 19, 1595, he was active during the reign of Elizabeth I. The Earl of Arundel held several important positions during his lifetime, including serving as the Deputy King of England, and was a significant figure in both politics and military affairs. more

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