Alec Waugh

British novelist (1898–1981)
Person human Q4714283
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Alec Waugh

Summary

Alec Waugh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on July 8, 1898[3]. He passed away in Tampa[4]. He died on September 3, 1981[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alec Waugh was born in Hampstead[2].
  • Alec Waugh died in Tampa[4].
  • Alec Waugh was born on July 8, 1898[3].
  • Alec Waugh died on September 3, 1981[5].
  • Alec Waugh is buried at St John-at-Hampstead[9].
  • Alec Waugh's father was Arthur Waugh[10].
  • Alec Waugh's mother was Catherine Charlotte Raban[11].
  • Alec Waugh was married to Virginia Sorensen[12].
  • Alec Waugh was married to Barbara Annis Jacobs[13].
  • Alec Waugh was married to Joan Chirnside[14].
  • A child of Alec Waugh was Andrew Waugh[15].
  • A child of Alec Waugh was Peter Waugh[16].
  • A child of Alec Waugh was Veronica Waugh[17].
  • Alec Waugh held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Alec Waugh held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Alec Waugh worked as a novelist[6].
  • Alec Waugh worked as a writer[7].
  • Alec Waugh's education included a stint at Sherborne School[20].
  • Alec Waugh is recorded as male[21].
  • Alec Waugh's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alec Waugh's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • Alec Waugh's Commons category is recorded as Alec Waugh[24].
  • Alec Waugh's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
  • Alec Waugh was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Alec Waugh's family name is recorded as Waugh[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alec Waugh's place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on July 8, 1898[3]. His father was Arthur Waugh[10]. His mother was Catherine Charlotte Raban[11].

Education

Alec Waugh's education included a stint at Sherborne School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and writer[7].

Personal Life

Spouses include Virginia Sorensen[12], a writer[28], 1912–1991[29], of United States[30], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[31]; Barbara Annis Jacobs[13], 1900–1996[32]; and Joan Chirnside[14], 1902–1969[33]. Children include Andrew Waugh[15], b. 1933[34]; Peter Waugh[16], b. 1938[35]; and Veronica Waugh[17], b. 1934[36].

Death and Burial

Alec Waugh died on September 3, 1981[5]. He died in Tampa[4]. Burial took place at St John-at-Hampstead[9].

Why It Matters

Alec Waugh ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Alec Waugh born?

Alec Waugh's place of birth was Hampstead[2].

Where did Alec Waugh die?

Alec Waugh passed away in Tampa[4].

Who were Alec Waugh's parents?

Alec Waugh's father was Arthur Waugh[10]. Alec Waugh's mother was Catherine Charlotte Raban[11].

Who was Alec Waugh married to?

Alec Waugh's spouses include Virginia Sorensen[12], Barbara Annis Jacobs[13], and Joan Chirnside[14].

What did Alec Waugh do for work?

Alec Waugh worked as novelist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Alec Waugh go to school?

Alec Waugh was educated at Sherborne School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alec
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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