As per our current Database, Francis Thompson has been died on Nov 13, 1907 (age 47).
When Francis Thompson die, Francis Thompson was 47 years old.
| Popular As | Francis Thompson |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 16, 1859 (England) |
| Birthday | December 16 |
| Town/City | England |
| Nationality | England |
Francis Thompson’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Francis Thompson was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
English poet known for his ascetic lifestyle and for his poem "The Hound of Heaven." His other literary works include Sister Songs and On Health and Holiness.
He studied to be a doctor; however, this career did not interest him, and he promptly moved to England to become a Writer.
He was an opium addict and vagrant in London for several years. However, toward the end of the 1880s, his poetry was discovered and promoted by the editors of a literary publication entitled Merrie England.
He never married but was taken in by a prostitute who supported him financially until his 1907 death from tuberculosis.
His work influenced Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkein.
