Robert Hayden

For other people named Robert Hayden, see Robert Hayden (disambiguation).

Robert Hayden
Born
Asa Bundy Sheffey

(1913-08-04)August 4, 1913
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 1980(1980-02-25) (aged 66)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Resting placeFairview cemetery, Sec 17, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
EducationDetroit City College (no degree)
University of Michigan (MA)
SpouseErma Morris

Robert Hayden (August 4, 1913 – February 25, 1980) was an American poet, essayist, and educator. He served as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1976 to 1978, a role today known as US Poet Laureate. He was the first African-American writer to hold the office.

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