Person in history
Eddie Linden
Eddie Linden, Scottish poet and publisher (born 1935)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · November 19
Their story
Who they were
Edward Sean Linden was a Scottish-Irish poet, literary magazine editor, and political activist. From 1969 to 2002, he published and edited the poetry magazine Aquarius, which The Irish Post said made him "one of the leading figures on the international poetry scene". The journal was significant in the growth of British, Irish, and international poets and has been described as Linden's "crowning gift to literature—the nurturing and developing of poetic talent".
Path and career
Linden published and edited Aquarius from 1969 to 2002, a poetry magazine that became significant in developing British, Irish, and international poets. The journal is widely regarded as his major contribution to literature and the literary community.
Why this date
Eddie Linden appears on our November 19 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Eddie Linden
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November 19 2023.
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