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John Godfrey Saxe | |
|---|---|
 Mathew Brady–Handy photograph, c. 1855–1865 | |
| State's Attorney of Chittenden County, Vermont | |
| In office 1850–1852 | |
| Preceded by | Hector Adams |
| Succeeded by | Levi Underwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1816 Highgate, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1887 (aged 71) Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sophia Newell Sollace (m. 1841) |
| Relations | John Godfrey Saxe II (grandson) |
| Children | 6 (including John Theodore Saxe) |
| Alma mater | Middlebury College |
| Occupation | Attorney Poet Public lecturer |
John Godfrey Saxe I (June 2, 1816 – March 31, 1887) was an American poet known for his re-telling of the Indian parable "The Blind Men and the Elephant",[1] which introduced the story to a western audience.
- ^ Martin Gardner (September 1, 1995). Famous Poems from Bygone Days. Courier Dover Publications. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-486-28623-5. Retrieved August 25, 2012.