Hamish Henderson
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1919 – 2002
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Who was Hamish Henderson?
Hamish Scott Henderson, was a Scottish poet, songwriter, soldier and intellectual.
He has been referred to as the most important Scots poet since Robert Burns and was a catalyst for the folk revival in Scotland. He was also an accomplished folk song collector and discovered such notable performers as Jeannie Robertson, Flora MacNeil and Calum Johnston.
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- Born
- Nov 11, 1919
- Nationality
- Scotland
- Profession
- Education
- University of Cambridge
- Downing College, Cambridge
- Dulwich College
- Died
- Mar 8, 2002
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on July 23, 2013
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