James Larkin Pearson
James Larkin Pearson | |
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| Born | James Larkin Pearson September 13, 1879 |
| Died | August 27, 1981 (aged 101) Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Occupation(s) | poet and newspaper publisher |
| Known for | Poet Laureate of North Carolina (1953–1981) |
James Larkin Pearson (September 13, 1879 – August 27, 1981) was a poet and newspaper publisher. From 1953–1981 he served as North Carolina Poet Laureate, and was the second poet to hold the title.