A poet appointed for life as an officer of the royal household who is expected to write poems in celebration of the court and national events.
Poet laureate
Fact of the Day
One of the earliest precisely dated events is two people getting drunk, on 22 October 2137 BCE.
Quote of the Day
"If you do not wish to dwell with evil-doers, do not live in London.
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~ Richard of Devizes (12th century)
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.