Robert Lee Frost was born March 26, 1874, Robert was named after confederate general Robert E. Lee. Robert was born in San Francisco, California, where he lived until the age of 11(1). Robert is still known today as one of best known and loved poets of all time.
When Frost was 11 years old, his father died of tuberculosis. His Father would have been one of his first influences in his life, even though it was a short influence. William Frost, Robert's father was a Harvard graduate, and city editor of the San Francisco Daily Evening Post (2). This could of helped to inspire Robert as a writer.
Robert's mother Isabelle (Moodie) Frost then moved her family back to Massachusetts. …