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Irving Layton was a Canadian poet and novelist, born on March 12, 1912, in Tirgu Neamt, Romania. He became one of Canada's most celebrated literary figures, known for his provocative and passionate poetry that often explored themes of love, identity, and human existence. Layton's contributions to Canadian literature earned him numerous awards, including the Governor General's Award for Poetry in 1968.

1912–2006·lived 93 years