Irving Layton
Romanian-Canadian poet
Irving Peter Layton, OC was a Romanian-born Canadian poet. He was known for his "tell it like it is" style which won him a wide following but also made him enemies. Wikipedia
Born: March 12, 1912, Targu Neamt, Romania
Died: January 4, 2006 (age 93 years), Montreal, Canada
Spouse: Annette Pottier (m. 1981–1995), Harriet Bernstein (m. 1978–1981), and Faye Lynch (m. 1938–1946)
Children: Naomi Parker, Max Reuben, Samantha Clara, and more
Parents: Moses Lazarovitch and Klara Lazarovitch
Notable awards: Governor General's Award, Order of Canada
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