About
British, World War I-era poet whose best-known works include "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth." Most of his famous poems were published after his death.
Before Fame
He took classes in Old English and botany at University College, Reading.
Trivia
He was killed in combat in France in 1918.
Family Life
He was one of four children born to Thomas and Harriet Susan Owen.
Associated With
He was an admirer and close friend of author Siegfried Sassoon.
