Anthony Burgess

English writer and composer (1917–1993)
Person human Q217619
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Summary

Anthony Burgess was born on February 25, 1917[1], in Harpurhey[2]. He died on November 22, 1993[3], in St John's Wood[4]. He worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,621 views/month, #6,234 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Manchester[11]
  • Place of death: London[12]
  • Place of burial: Monaco[13]
  • Spouse: Liana Burgess[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
  • Ethnic group: English people[16]
  • Occupation: composer[17], novelist[18], autobiographer[19], literary critic[20], science fiction writer[21], children's writer[22], literary scholar[23], librettist[24], dramaturge[25], pedagogue[26], film screenwriter[27], teacher[28], man of letters[29], critic[30]
  • Field of work: literary activity[31], literary criticism[32], literary studies[33], poetry[34], music composing[35], film screenwriting[36], scientific literature[37], composed musical work[38], music composition[39]
  • Employer: Princeton University[40], University at Buffalo[41], Columbia University[42], University of Birmingham[43]
  • Educated at: Xaverian College[44], Victoria University of Manchester[45]
  • Award received: Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[46], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[47], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[48], Companion of Literature[49], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[50], Ackerley Prize[51], Christopher Award[52]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Literature[53]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[54]
  • Sex or gender: male[55]
  • Military branch: British Army[56]
  • Commons category: Anthony Burgess[57]
  • Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[58], Institute for Contemporary Publishing Archives[59]
  • Cause of death: lung cancer[60]

Why It Matters

Anthony Burgess has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Works attributed to him include A Clockwork Orange[63], a literary work[64]; 1985[65], a literary work[66]; Earthly Powers[67], a written work[68]; and The Wanting Seed[69], a written work[70].

FAQs

Where was Anthony Burgess born?

Anthony Burgess's place of birth was Harpurhey[2].

Where did Anthony Burgess die?

Anthony Burgess died in St John's Wood[4].

Who was Anthony Burgess married to?

Anthony Burgess's spouses include Liana Burgess[14].

What did Anthony Burgess do for work?

Anthony Burgess worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], translator[7], screenwriter[8], and poet[9].

Where did Anthony Burgess go to school?

Anthony Burgess was educated at Xaverian College[44] and Victoria University of Manchester[45].

What awards did Anthony Burgess receive?

Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[46], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[47], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[48], and Companion of Literature[49].

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  2. [11] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [44] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  10. [31] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [39] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [8] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [17] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  31. [24] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [25] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  34. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [28] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [30] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  47. [49] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  52. [56] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  55. [58] ↑ . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  56. [59] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  57. [60] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  58. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  59. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [63] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [64] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [66] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [68] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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