Alun Lewis

Welsh poet (1915–1944)
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Alun Lewis
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Summary

Alun Lewis was born on July 1, 1915[1], in Aberdare[2]. He died on March 5, 1944[3], in Myanmar[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Mother: Gwladys Elizabeth Lewis[8]
  • Spouse: Gweno Lewis[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Educated at: Aberystwyth University[12], Victoria University of Manchester[13]
  • Award received: John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Military branch: British Army[16]
  • Commons category: Alun Lewis (poet)[17]
  • Archives at: National Library of Wales[18]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[19]
  • Family name: Lewis[20]
  • Given name: Alun[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]

FAQs

Where was Alun Lewis born?

Alun Lewis's place of birth was Aberdare[2].

Where did Alun Lewis die?

Alun Lewis died in Myanmar[4].

Who were Alun Lewis's parents?

Alun Lewis's mother was Gwladys Elizabeth Lewis[8].

Who was Alun Lewis married to?

Alun Lewis's spouses include Gweno Lewis[9].

What did Alun Lewis do for work?

Alun Lewis worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].

Where did Alun Lewis go to school?

Alun Lewis was educated at Aberystwyth University[12] and Victoria University of Manchester[13].

What awards did Alun Lewis receive?

Honors received include John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . yba.llgc.org.uk. yba.llgc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . archives.library.wales. archives.library.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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