Description: (British Poet, Novelist, Biographer and Poet Laureate From 1999 to 2009)
Sir Andrew Motion is a highly skilled English poet, novelist, and biographer who served as Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009. He founded the Poetry Archive during his tenure as Poet Laureate, a significant online resource featuring poems and audio recordings by various poets. In 2012, Motion became President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, taking over from Bill Bryson. His notable achievements include his literary contributions, pioneering work in poetry archiving, and his dedication to preserving rural landscapes.