About Robert Dickson
Lived 1944 – 2007 (aged 62). Robert Dickson was a Canadian linguist, poet, translator, songwriter, romanist and academic.
Robert Dickson (July 23, 1944 – March 19, 2007) was a Canadian poet, translator and academic. Born and raised in Erin, Ontario, he spent much of his life and career living in Sudbury.
He studied French language and literature at the University of Toronto and Université Laval, receiving his doctorate in 1972,
His first poetry collection, Une bonne trentaine was published by The Porcupine's Quill in 1975, the only French language work ever published by that company.
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Who was Robert Dickson?
Canadian poet, translator and academic (1944-2007)
When was Robert Dickson born?
Robert Dickson was born on 23 July 1944 in Erin.
When did Robert Dickson die?
Robert Dickson died on 19 March 2007 in Greater Sudbury.
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Robert Dickson was a linguist, poet, translator, songwriter, romanist and academic.
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Robert Dickson was Canadian.
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