Former Poet Laureates

Here is a list of the individuals who have previously performed the duties of Connecticut Poet Laureate.

2019 - 2022
Margaret Gibson

2015 - 2018
Rennie McQuilkin

2010 - 2015 
Dick Allen

2007 - 2010
John Hollander

2001 - 2006 
Marilyn Nelson

1996 - 2001
Leo Connellan 

1985 - 1995
James Merrill 

Contact

For information or if you have questions, contact Tamara Dimitri at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov.