Ann Radcliffe

English author and pioneer of the Gothic novel (1764–1823)
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Ann Radcliffe

Summary

Ann Radcliffe is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Holborn[2]. She was born on July 9, 1764[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on February 7, 1823[5]. She worked as a novelist[6] and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,131 views/month, #6,913 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Holborn[2], Ann Radcliffe…
  • Ann Radcliffe passed away in London[4].
  • Ann Radcliffe was born on July 9, 1764[3].
  • Ann Radcliffe died on February 7, 1823[5].
  • Ann Radcliffe is buried at St George's, Hanover Square[9].
  • Ann Radcliffe's father was William Ward[10].
  • Ann Radcliffe's mother was Ann Oates[11].
  • Among Ann Radcliffe's spouses was William Radcliffe[12].
  • Ann Radcliffe held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Ann Radcliffe held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Ann Radcliffe worked as a novelist[6].
  • Ann Radcliffe worked as a writer[7].
  • Ann Radcliffe's field of work was literary activity[15].
  • Ann Radcliffe's field of work was Gothic novel[16].
  • Ann Radcliffe is recorded as female[17].
  • Ann Radcliffe's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ann Radcliffe's genre is Gothic literature[19].
  • Ann Radcliffe's genre is Gothic novel[20].
  • Ann Radcliffe's Commons category is recorded as Ann Radcliffe[21].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[22].
  • Ann Radcliffe's family name is recorded as Radcliffe[23].
  • Ann Radcliffe's family name is recorded as Ward[24].
  • Ann Radcliffe's given name is recorded as Ann[25].
  • Ann Radcliffe's medical condition is recorded as asthma[26].
  • Ann Radcliffe's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ann Radcliffe was born in Holborn[2]. She was born on July 9, 1764[3]. Her father was William Ward[10]. Her mother was Ann Oates[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and writer[7]. Fields of work include literary activity[15] and Gothic novel[16], a novel genre[28].

Personal Life

Ann Radcliffe was married to William Radcliffe[12].

Death and Burial

Ann Radcliffe died on February 7, 1823[5]. She passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[22]. Burial took place at St George's, Hanover Square[9].

Why It Matters

Ann Radcliffe ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,131 views/month, #6,913 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

She has been cited as an influence by Jane Austen[31], a writer[32], 1775–1817[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34], specialised in literature[35].

Works attributed to her include The Mysteries of Udolpho[36], a literary work[37], founded in 1794[38]; The Romance of the Forest[39], a literary work[40]; A Sicilian Romance[41], a literary work[42], founded in 1790[43]; and The Italian[44], a literary work[45], founded in 1797[46].

FAQs

Where was Ann Radcliffe born?

Ann Radcliffe's place of birth was Holborn[2].

Where did Ann Radcliffe die?

Ann Radcliffe died in London[4].

Who were Ann Radcliffe's parents?

Ann Radcliffe's father was William Ward[10]. Ann Radcliffe's mother was Ann Oates[11].

Who was Ann Radcliffe married to?

Ann Radcliffe's spouses include William Radcliffe[12].

What did Ann Radcliffe do for work?

Ann Radcliffe worked as novelist[6] and writer[7].

Who did Ann Radcliffe influence?

Ann Radcliffe has been cited as an influence by Jane Austen[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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