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Kate Braid

b. 1947

Canadian poet, carpenter, trade unionist, and educator

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About Kate Braid

Born 1947. Kate Braid is a Canadian poet, writer, carpenter and teacher.

Kathleen (Kate) Braid (born March 19, 1947) is a Canadian poet. Born in Calgary, Alberta, she was raised in Montreal, Quebec, and graduated from Mount Allison University. Her poems and personal essays have been widely printed and anthologized. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Important facts

Born

19 March 1947, Calgary

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Poet, writer, carpenter, teacher

Nationality

Canada, Canadians

Education

Mount Allison University, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Also known as

Kathleen (Kate) Braid, Kathleen Braid

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kate Braid's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kate Braid?

Canadian poet, carpenter, trade unionist, and educator

When was Kate Braid born?

Kate Braid was born on 19 March 1947 in Calgary.

What is Kate Braid's occupation?

Kate Braid is a poet, writer, carpenter and teacher.

What nationality is Kate Braid?

Kate Braid is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kate Braid

· Wikidata: Q6375386

· DBpedia: Kate Braid

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