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].