Henry Timrod
| Name | Henry Timrod |
|---|---|
| Profession | Poet |
| Date of Birth | 1828-12-08 |
| Place of Birth | Chaleston, SC |
| Age | 38 yrs |
| Death Date | 1867-10-07 |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
About Henry Timrod
Civil War-era poet and Confederate Poet Laureate who is best remembered for works such as “Ethnogenesis,” “Carolina,” “A Cry to Arms,” and “Katie.” He died of tuberculosis in 1867.
Early Life Experience of Henry Timrod
He attended the University of Georgia and later worked in a law office.
Trivia Info
He often submitted his poems to The Southern Literary Messenger.
Family Life and Relationship
He was born to a South Carolina family of German heritage. He later had a son with his wife Katie.
Close Associates
A 2006 New York Times article accused singer-songwriter Bob Dylan of basing some of his song lyrics too closely upon the poems of Henry Timrod.
