Arthur Machen

Summary

Arthur Machen is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Caerleon^[2]. He was born on March 3, 1863^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on December 15, 1947^[5]. He worked as a translator^[6], novelist^[7], writer^[8], literary critic^[9], and journalist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,056 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Caerleon^[2], Arthur Machen…
• Arthur Machen died in London^[4].
• Arthur Machen was born on March 3, 1863^[3].
• Arthur Machen died on December 15, 1947^[5].
• Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Amersham^[12].
• Arthur Machen held citizenship in United Kingdom^[13].
• Arthur Machen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Arthur Machen's professions included translator^[6].
• Arthur Machen's professions included novelist^[7].
• Arthur Machen worked as a writer^[8].
• Arthur Machen's professions included literary critic^[9].
• Arthur Machen's professions included journalist^[10].
• Arthur Machen's professions included stage actor^[15].
• Arthur Machen was educated at Hereford Cathedral School^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Arthur Machen is The Great God Pan^[17].
• Arthur Machen is recorded as male^[18].
• Arthur Machen's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Arthur Machen's genre is horror literature^[20].
• Arthur Machen's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Machen^[21].
• Arthur Machen's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library^[22].
• Arthur Machen's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales^[23].
• Arthur Machen's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center^[24].
• Arthur Machen's family name is recorded as Machen^[25].
• Arthur Machen's given name is recorded as Arthur^[26].
• Arthur Machen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caerleon^[2], Arthur Machen… he was born on March 3, 1863^[3].

Education

Arthur Machen's education included a stint at Hereford Cathedral School^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator^[6], novelist^[7], writer^[8], literary critic^[9], journalist^[10], and stage actor^[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arthur Machen is The Great God Pan^[17].

Death and Burial

Arthur Machen died on December 15, 1947^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Amersham^[12].

Why It Matters

Arthur Machen ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,056 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

He has been cited as an influence by H. P. Lovecraft^[30], a novelist^[31], 1890–1937^[32], of United States^[33], awarded the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame^[34], specialised in horror fiction^[35]; Peter Straub^[36], a writer^[37], 1943–2022^[38], of United States^[39], awarded the August Derleth Award^[40], specialised in literary activity^[41]; Ramsey Campbell^[42], a writer^[43], b. 1946^[44], of United Kingdom^[45], awarded the August Derleth Award^[46], specialised in prose^[47]; and Graham Joyce^[48], a writer^[49], 1954–2014^[50], of United Kingdom^[51], awarded the August Derleth Award^[52].

Works attributed to him include The Great God Pan^[53], a literary work^[54], founded in 1890^[55] and The Three Impostors^[56], a literary work^[57].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Machen born?

Arthur Machen was born in Caerleon^[2].

Where did Arthur Machen die?

Arthur Machen passed away in London^[4].

What did Arthur Machen do for work?

Arthur Machen worked as translator^[6], novelist^[7], writer^[8], literary critic^[9], and journalist^[10].

Where did Arthur Machen go to school?

Arthur Machen was educated at Hereford Cathedral School^[16].

Who did Arthur Machen influence?

Arthur Machen has been cited as an influence by H. P. Lovecraft^[30], Peter Straub^[36], Ramsey Campbell^[42], and Graham Joyce^[48].