Anita Brookner
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Summary
Anita Brookner was born on July 16, 1928[1], in London[2]. She died on March 10, 2016[3], in London[4]. She worked as a writer[5], art historian[6], novelist[7], and university teacher[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,036 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Herne Hill[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Field of work: belletristic literature[13], art history[14], French art[15]
- Employer: University of Reading[16], Courtauld Institute of Art[17]
- Educated at: James Allen's Girls' School[18], King's College London[19]
- Notable work: Hotel du Lac[20]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Booker Prize[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[25]
- Family name: Brookner[26]
- Given name: Anita[27]
- Professorship: Slade Professor of Fine Art[28]
- Nominated for: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[29], Booker Prize[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
Why It Matters
Anita Brookner has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Anita Brookner born?
Anita Brookner was born in London[2].
Where did Anita Brookner die?
Anita Brookner died in London[4].
What did Anita Brookner do for work?
Anita Brookner worked as a writer[5], art historian[6], novelist[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Anita Brookner go to school?
Anita Brookner was educated at James Allen's Girls' School[18] and King's College London[19].
What awards did Anita Brookner receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Booker Prize[22], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23].