Aldous Huxley

English writer and philosopher (1894–1963)
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Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Huxley

Summary

Aldous Huxley is a human[1]. He was born in Godalming[2]. He was born on July 26, 1894[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 22, 1963[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], philosopher[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Godalming[2], Aldous Huxley…
  • Aldous Huxley passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Aldous Huxley was born on July 26, 1894[3].
  • Aldous Huxley died on November 22, 1963[5].
  • Aldous Huxley is buried at Compton Village Cemetery[12].
  • Aldous Huxley's father was Leonard Huxley[13].
  • Aldous Huxley's mother was Julia Huxley[14].
  • Aldous Huxley was married to Laura Huxley[15].
  • Among Aldous Huxley's spouses was Maria Huxley[16].
  • A child of Aldous Huxley was Matthew Huxley[17].
  • Aldous Huxley held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Aldous Huxley worked as a poet[6].
  • Aldous Huxley's professions included novelist[7].
  • Aldous Huxley worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Aldous Huxley worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Aldous Huxley worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Aldous Huxley worked as a prose writer[19].
  • Aldous Huxley was employed by Écrits de Paris[20].
  • Aldous Huxley was employed by Duke University[21].
  • Aldous Huxley was educated at Balliol College[22].
  • Aldous Huxley's education included a stint at Eton College[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is Brave New World[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is Time Must Have a Stop[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is The Art of Seeing[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is Brave New World Revisited[27].

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Origins and Family

Aldous Huxley's place of birth was Godalming[2]. He was born on July 26, 1894[3]. His father was Leonard Huxley[13]. His mother was Julia Huxley[14].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[23], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], philosopher[8], screenwriter[9], science fiction writer[10], and prose writer[19]. Employers include Écrits de Paris[20], a trade magazine[35], founded in 1947[36] and Duke University[21], a university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1838[39], headquartered in Durham[40].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Brave New World[24], a literary work[41], founded in 1932[42]; Time Must Have a Stop[25], a literary work[43]; The Art of Seeing[26], a written work[44]; Brave New World Revisited[27], a literary work[45]; The Doors of Perception[46], a literary work[47]; and The Perennial Philosophy[48], a written work[49]. Things named for Aldous Huxley include 10758 Aldoushuxley[50].

Recognition

Aldous Huxley received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Laura Huxley[15], a motivational speaker[52], 1911–2007[53], of Italy[54] and Maria Huxley[16], 1898–1955[55]. A child of Aldous Huxley was Matthew Huxley[17]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[56].

Death and Burial

Aldous Huxley died on November 22, 1963[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[57]. He is buried at Compton Village Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Aldous Huxley has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Margaret Atwood[59], a writer[60], b. 1939[61], of Canada[62], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[63], specialised in poetry[64]; Michel Houellebecq[65], a poet[66], b. 1956[67], of France[68], awarded the Prix de Flore[69], specialised in literature[70]; Ray Bradbury[71], a screenwriter[72], 1920–2012[73], of United States[74], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[75]; Sybille Bedford[76], a writer[77], 1911–2006[78], of Germany[79], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[80]; Dino Buzzati[81], a writer[82], 1906–1972[83], of Italy[84], awarded the Strega Prize[85]; and André Maurois[86], a philosopher[87], 1885–1967[88], of France[89], awarded the Concours général[90], specialised in literature[91].

Works attributed to him include Brave New World[92], a literary work[93], founded in 1932[94]; After Many a Summer[95], a literary work[96]; Eyeless in Gaza[97]; The Perennial Philosophy[98]; Point Counter Point[99]; and Crome Yellow[100]. Entities named for him include 10758 Aldoushuxley[50].

FAQs

Where was Aldous Huxley born?

Aldous Huxley's place of birth was Godalming[2].

Where did Aldous Huxley die?

Aldous Huxley died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Aldous Huxley's parents?

Aldous Huxley's father was Leonard Huxley[13]. Aldous Huxley's mother was Julia Huxley[14].

Who was Aldous Huxley married to?

Aldous Huxley's spouses include Laura Huxley[15] and Maria Huxley[16].

What did Aldous Huxley do for work?

Aldous Huxley worked as poet[6], novelist[7], philosopher[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Aldous Huxley go to school?

Aldous Huxley was educated at Balliol College[22] and Eton College[23].

What awards did Aldous Huxley receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[51].

Who did Aldous Huxley influence?

Aldous Huxley has been cited as an influence by Margaret Atwood[59], Michel Houellebecq[65], Ray Bradbury[71], and Sybille Bedford[76].

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