Antonia Fraser

British author and novelist
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Antonia Fraser

Summary

Antonia Fraser is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on August 27, 1932[3]. She worked as a historian[4], writer[5], novelist[6], biographer[7], and aristocrat[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Antonia Fraser was born in London[2].
  • Antonia Fraser was born on August 27, 1932[3].
  • Antonia Fraser's father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[10].
  • Antonia Fraser's mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[11].
  • A child of Antonia Fraser was Rebecca Fraser[12].
  • A child of Antonia Fraser was Flora Fraser[13].
  • A child of Antonia Fraser was Benjamin Fraser[14].
  • A child of Antonia Fraser was Natasha Fraser[15].
  • A child of Antonia Fraser was Orlando Fraser[16].
  • A child of Antonia Fraser was Damian Fraser[17].
  • Antonia Fraser held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Antonia Fraser's professions included historian[4].
  • Antonia Fraser worked as a writer[5].
  • Antonia Fraser worked as a novelist[6].
  • Antonia Fraser's professions included biographer[7].
  • Antonia Fraser's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Antonia Fraser held the position of Booker Prize judge[19].
  • Antonia Fraser was educated at Dragon School[20].
  • Antonia Fraser's education included a stint at St Mary's School[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonia Fraser is Mary Queen of Scots[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Antonia Fraser is Marie Antoinette: The Journey[23].
  • Antonia Fraser received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Antonia Fraser received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25].
  • Antonia Fraser received the CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction[26].
  • Antonia Fraser received the St. Louis Literary Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Antonia Fraser was born in London[2]. She was born on August 27, 1932[3]. Her father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[10]. Her mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[11].

Education

Educated at Dragon School[20], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and St Mary's School[21], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1885[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], writer[5], novelist[6], biographer[7], and aristocrat[8]. Antonia Fraser held the position of Booker Prize judge[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mary Queen of Scots[22], a literary work[35] and Marie Antoinette: The Journey[23], a written work[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1919[41]; CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction[26], a literary award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1978[44]; St. Louis Literary Award[27], a literary award[45], in Mexico[46], founded in 1967[47]; Wolfson History Prize[48], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1972[51]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[52], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54].

Personal Life

Children include Rebecca Fraser[12], a writer[55], b. 1957[56], of United Kingdom[57], specialised in journalism[58]; Flora Fraser[13], a biographer[59], b. 1958[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Benjamin Fraser[14], b. 1961[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Natasha Fraser[15], b. 1963[64]; Orlando Fraser[16], a barrister[65], b. 1967[66], of United Kingdom[67]; and Damian Fraser[17], b. 1964[68].

Why It Matters

Antonia Fraser has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Antonia Fraser born?

Antonia Fraser's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Antonia Fraser's parents?

Antonia Fraser's father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[10]. Antonia Fraser's mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[11].

What did Antonia Fraser do for work?

Antonia Fraser worked as historian[4], writer[5], novelist[6], biographer[7], and aristocrat[8].

Where did Antonia Fraser go to school?

Antonia Fraser was educated at Dragon School[20] and St Mary's School[21].

What awards did Antonia Fraser receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction[26], and St. Louis Literary Award[27].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Iamcarbon · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Antoinette: The Journey
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  4. 8w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work Mary Queen of Scots, Marie Antoinette: The Journey
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