Marilyn Nelson
Poet

Marilyn Nelson Net Worth

Marilyn Nelson is an American poet, children's author, and translator who has a net worth of $1.69 billion. She was born in April 26, 1946 and is known for her works such as The Homeplace, Mama's Promises, and A Wreath for Emmett Till. She also served as Connecticut Poet Laureate in the early 2000s.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 26, 1946
Birth Place Ohio
Age 77 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $1.69 Billion (2024)

About

American poet, children's author, and translator known for The Homeplace, Mama's Promises, A Wreath for Emmett Till, and other works. She served as Connecticut Poet Laureate in the early 2000s.

Before Fame

She studied at the University of California-Davis, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Minnesota.

Trivia

She founded a Connecticut writers' colony called Soul Mountain Retreat.

Family Life

The daughter of a teacher and a United States Air Force serviceman, she grew up on various military bases.

Associated With

She received the Poetry Society of America's Frost Medal, an honor named for the renowned poet Robert Frost.

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