Francis Thompson
Francis Thompson
Thompson in 1877.
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an English poet and Catholic mystic. At the behest of his father, a doctor, he entered medical school at the age of 18, but at 26 left home to pursue his talent as a writer and poet.
Born
16 December 1859 Preston, Lancashire
Died
13 November 1907 (aged 47) St John's Wood, London, Middlesex
Nationality
English
Known for
Ethereal poetry Over 50 poems; essays Hound of Heaven
adultbasic
Britain
era
1800+
Resting place
St. Mary's Cemetery Kensal Green