Antony Beevor

English military historian
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Antony Beevor

Summary

Antony Beevor is a human[1]. He was born in Kensington[2]. He was born on December 14, 1946[3]. He worked as a military historian[4], novelist[5], historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,865 views/month, #6,768 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Antony Beevor's place of birth was Kensington[2].
  • Antony Beevor was born on December 14, 1946[3].
  • Antony Beevor's father was John Grosvenor Beevor[10].
  • Antony Beevor's mother was Kinta Beevor[11].
  • Among Antony Beevor's spouses was Artemis Cooper[12].
  • A child of Antony Beevor was Eleanor Beevor[13].
  • A child of Antony Beevor was Adam Beevor[14].
  • Antony Beevor held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Antony Beevor worked as a military historian[4].
  • Antony Beevor's professions included novelist[5].
  • Antony Beevor worked as a historian[6].
  • Antony Beevor's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • Antony Beevor worked as an author[8].
  • Antony Beevor worked as a writer[16].
  • Antony Beevor's field of work was history[17].
  • Antony Beevor's field of work was contemporary history[18].
  • Antony Beevor's field of work was military history[19].
  • Antony Beevor was employed by Birkbeck, University of London[20].
  • Antony Beevor was educated at Winchester College[21].
  • Antony Beevor's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[22].
  • Antony Beevor was educated at Abberley Hall School[23].
  • Antony Beevor received the Baillie Gifford Prize[24].
  • Antony Beevor received the Knight Bachelor[25].
  • Antony Beevor received the Wolfson History Prize[26].
  • Antony Beevor received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Antony Beevor was born in Kensington[2]. He was born on December 14, 1946[3]. His father was John Grosvenor Beevor[10]. His mother was Kinta Beevor[11].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[21], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31]; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[22], a military academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1947[34]; and Abberley Hall School[23], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1878[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[4], novelist[5], historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], author[8], and writer[16]. Fields of work include history[17]; contemporary history[18], a historical period[38]; and military history[19], an academic discipline[39]. Among Antony Beevor's employers was Birkbeck, University of London[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Baillie Gifford Prize[24], an award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1999[42]; Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45]; Wolfson History Prize[26], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1972[48]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27], a fellowship award[49], in United Kingdom[50]; honorary doctor of the University of Kent[51], an award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Runciman Award[54], a literary award[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 2004[57].

Personal Life

Among Antony Beevor's spouses was Artemis Cooper[12]. Children include Eleanor Beevor[13], b. 1990[58] and Adam Beevor[14], b. 1993[59].

Why It Matters

Antony Beevor ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,865 views/month, #6,768 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Works attributed to him include Berlin: The Downfall 1945[62], a written work[63].

FAQs

Where was Antony Beevor born?

Born in Kensington[2], Antony Beevor…

Who were Antony Beevor's parents?

Antony Beevor's father was John Grosvenor Beevor[10]. Antony Beevor's mother was Kinta Beevor[11].

Who was Antony Beevor married to?

Antony Beevor's spouses include Artemis Cooper[12].

What did Antony Beevor do for work?

Antony Beevor worked as military historian[4], novelist[5], historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], and author[8].

Where did Antony Beevor go to school?

Antony Beevor was educated at Winchester College[21], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[22], and Abberley Hall School[23].

What awards did Antony Beevor receive?

Honors received include Baillie Gifford Prize[24], Knight Bachelor[25], Wolfson History Prize[26], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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