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07:51 on May 1 2009

First female Poet Laureate named

BBC News - UKCarol Ann Duffy takes over from Andrew Motion as the new Poet Laureate more info
08:15 on May 1 2009

Prince William - Carol Ann Duffy Becomes First Female Poet Laureate

ContactMusicThe first female Poet Laureate is to be named today with Carol Ann Duffy set to be appointed in Manchester later today.The 53-year-old will be unveiled as... more info
11:11 on May 1 2009

Duffy 'Thrilled' To Be First Female Laureate

Sky NewsCarol Ann Duffy has become the new Poet Laureate - the first woman ever to be honoured with the accolade. more info
13:48 on May 1 2009

Carol Ann Duffy chosen as UK poet laureate

Associated PressLONDON (AP) -- Britain on Friday awarded the role of national poet laureate to Carol Ann Duffy - the first woman to hold a post that has been filled by William Wordsw... more info
14:55 on May 1 2009

Carol Ann Duffy

TimeThe Scottish poet becomes the U.K.'s first female Poet Laureate, following in the formidable footsteps of the likes of William Wordsworth, Alfred Lord Tennyson and Ted... more info
17:09 on May 1 2009

Duffy named Britain's first female poet laureate

ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Carol Ann Duffy was named Britain's Poet Laureate Friday, the first woman to hold the royal post in its 341-year history. more info

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