Ruth Pitter

Ruth Pitter (1897 - February 29, 1992) was a British poet. She was the first woman ever to receive the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry (in 1955), and was appointed a Commander of the British Empire in 1979 to honor her many contributions to English literature. In 1974 she was named a Companion of Literature, the highest honor given by the Royal Society of Literature.

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1897 - February 29 - 1992 - British - Poet - Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry - 1955 - Commander of the British Empire - 1979 - Literature - 1974 - Companion of Literature - Royal Society of Literature

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