Ernest George Retallack Hooper (1906–1998), also known as Talek, was a British writer and journalist hailing from St. Agnes. His work encompassed writing and journalism.
1906: Birth of Ernest George Retallack Hooper
In 1906, Ernest George Retallack Hooper, also known by his bardic name Talek, was born in St. Agnes.
1932: Became a Bard
In 1932, Hooper qualified in horticulture and became a bard.
1951: Founding Member of Mebyon Kernow
In 1951, Hooper was a founding member of Mebyon Kernow, a Cornish nationalist party.
1959: Became the third Grand Bard of the Gorseth Kernow
In 1959, Hooper became the third Grand Bard of the Gorseth Kernow.
1960: Produced Cornish language revised translation of St Mark’s Gospel
In 1960, Hooper produced a Cornish language revised translation of St Mark’s Gospel.
1964: End of Term as Grand Bard
In 1964, Hooper's term as Grand Bard of the Gorseth Kernow came to an end.
1973: Elected Honorary President of Mebyon Kernow
In 1973, Hooper was elected the honorary president of Mebyon Kernow.
1989: Translated St Luke's Gospel in Cornish language
In 1989, Hooper translated St Luke's Gospel in Cornish language.
1998: Death of Ernest George Retallack Hooper
In 1998, Ernest George Retallack Hooper passed away.
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