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David Campbell (poet)
Australian poet (–)
For other people with the same name, see David Campbell (disambiguation).
David Watt Ian Campbell (16 July &#;&#; 29 July ) was an Australian poet who wrote over 15 volumes of prose and poetry.
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He was also a talented rugby union player who represented England in two tests.
Life
Campbell was born on 16 July at Ellerslie Station, near Adelong, New South Wales. He was the third child of Australian-born parents Alfred Campbell, a grazier and medical practitioner, and his wife Edith Madge, née Watt.[1]
In , Campbell went to The King's School, Parramatta, and in , with the support of the headmaster, he enrolled at Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in His studies in English literature developed his interest in poetry.[1] At Cambridge, he excelled at rugby union and as well as earning a Blue after playing in The Varsity Match, he was chosen for England.
Playing at flanker he made his