Roy Campbell
Roy Campbell was a South African poet, satirist, hispanist and writer (1901–1957). He was born in Durban and died in Setúbal.
Also recorded as Ignatius Royston Dunnachie Campbell
Roy Campbell

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- Born
- 1901 · Durban.
- Died
- 1957 · Setúbal.
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Occupation
- poet · satirist · hispanist · writer
- Languages
- English
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Roy Campbell was a South African poet, satirist, hispanist and writer (1901–1957). He was born in Durban and died in Setúbal.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Ignatius Royston Dunnachie Campbell. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Catholicism. He was the child of Samuel George Campbell and Margaret Dunnachie. He married Mary Garman.

Roy Mary Campbell (left), Jacob Kramer Dolores.
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Roy Mary Campbell (left), Jacob Kramer Dolores.
Book scan from Virginia Nicholson Among the Bohemians
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1901
Roy Campbell born at Durban.
1957
Roy Campbell died at Setúbal.
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