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Dylan Thomas

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    Dylan Thomas timeline

  • Born on October 27th, 1914

    Born on October 27th, 1914
    Dylan Thomas was born In Swanse, South Wales in October of 1914.

  • Attended Swansea grammar school

    Attended Swansea grammar school
    His father taught english there.

  • Thomas' first poem is published.

    Thomas' first poem is published.
    Thomas' first poem is published in the school magazine, which he later edits.

  • Essay was published

    Essay was published
    Thomas' essay Modern Poetry is published in the school magazine.

  • Leaves school to be reporter

    Leaves school to be reporter
    Thomas leaves school to become a reporter on the South Wales Evening Post.

  • Thomas moves to London.

    Thomas moves to London.
    While in London, Thomas begins to enjoy drinking heavily.
    He also marries Caitlin McNamara in 1937.

  • Writes films

    Writes films
    Begins writing film scripts for the Strand Film Company.

  • American Tour

    American Tour
    From April through June Thomas travels through America on a poetry tour.

  • Thomas falls into a coma.

    Thomas falls into a coma.

  • Dies.

    Dies.
    Dylan Thomas dies at St Vincent's Hospital, New York.