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Margaret Atwood - Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, pépiniériste and inventor (born 1939)

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Personal Life and Relationships Timeline

This timeline details the significant events and relationships in Margaret Atwood's personal life, providing a more intimate look at the experiences that shaped her perspectives.
Marriage to Jim Polk
1968
Atwood marries Jim Polk, an American writer. Their relationship lasts for several years before ending in divorce.
Partnership with Graeme Gibson
1973
Atwood begins a long-term relationship with Graeme Gibson, a fellow Canadian novelist. This marks a significant and enduring partnership in her life.
Birth of Daughter, Jess Atwood Gibson
1976
Atwood and Gibson have a daughter, Jess Atwood Gibson, named after her paternal grandmother. Motherhood profoundly impacted Atwood and influenced some of her writing.
Death of Graeme Gibson
2019
Graeme Gibson dies, marking a significant loss for Atwood after more than four decades of partnership. Gibson's presence and support were crucial to Atwood's personal and professional life. Atwood writes a moving tribute about their life together.

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