When did Ted Hughes serve as the Poet Laureate?
1975-1990
1984 until his death
1990-2000
1960-1984
Answer
Ted Hughes served as the Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death in 1998. He was appointed by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and served for 14 years, the longest term of any Poet Laureate in history. Hughes was a controversial figure and his appointment was met with criticism from some quarters.
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