Laurence Binyon

Laurence Binyon

Robert Laurence Binyon, CH (10 August 1869 – 10 March 1943) was an English poet, dramatist and art scholar. His most famous work, For the Fallen, is well known for being used in Remembrance Sunday services.

Read more about Laurence Binyon:  Pre-War Life, For The Fallen, Post-war Life, Daughters

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