Lionel Johnson

Lionel Pigot Johnson (15 March 1867 - 4 October 1902) was an English poet, essayist and critic. He was born at Broadstairs, and educated at Winchester College, and New College, Oxford, graduating in 1890. He became a Catholic convert in 1891. He lived a rather solitary life in London, dying of a stroke after a fall (said to be from a barstool).

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15 March - 1867 - 4 October - 1902 - Broadstairs - Winchester College - New College, Oxford - Catholic

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During his lifetime were published his The Art of Thomas Hardy (1894), Poems (1895), Ireland and Other Poems (1897). He was one of the Rhymer's Club.

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Thomas Hardy - Rhymer's Club

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His poem, The Dark Angel served as one of the influences for the Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine chapter, the Dark Angels.

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Warhammer 40,000 - Space Marine - Dark Angels

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