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Robert Bly (née Robert Elwood Bly)
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Memorial Page for Robert Bly (née Robert Elwood Bly)

Dec 23, 1926 – Nov 21, 2021(94 years)Died in:Minneapolis, Hennepin County

American poet, author, and activist

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Guggenheim FellowshipAnvil AwardNational Book AwardFulbright ScholarshipTomas Tranströmer prizeRobert Frost Medal

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Carol Bly

Education(2)

Harvard UniversitySt. Olaf College

Robert Bly (* December 23, 1926 in Lac qui Parle County; † November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis) was an american poet, author, and activist. He was 94 years old. He was married to Carol Bly. He had 4 children. His education included Harvard University and St. Olaf College. He received 6 awards, including Guggenheim Fellowship, Anvil Award.

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Born in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

1926

National Book Award

1968

Anvil Award

2008

Tomas Tranströmer prize

2008

Robert Frost Medal

2013

Died in Minneapolis, Hennepin County

2021

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  • Carol Bly

Robert Bly (née Robert Elwood Bly). Forever remembered.