Arthur Waley
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Arthur Waley
Summary
Arthur Waley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Royal Tunbridge Wells[2]. He was born on August 19, 1889[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 27, 1966[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], sinologist[9], and orientalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Arthur Waley was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells[2].
- Arthur Waley died in London[4].
- Arthur Waley was born on August 19, 1889[3].
- Arthur Waley died on June 27, 1966[5].
- Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[12].
- Arthur Waley's father was David F Schloss[13].
- Arthur Waley was married to Alison Waley[14].
- Arthur Waley held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Arthur Waley's professions included poet[6].
- Arthur Waley worked as a translator[7].
- Arthur Waley's professions included writer[8].
- Arthur Waley worked as a sinologist[9].
- Arthur Waley's professions included orientalist[10].
- Arthur Waley worked as a curator[16].
- Arthur Waley's field of work was Asian studies[17].
- Arthur Waley's field of work was sinology[18].
- Among Arthur Waley's employers was British Museum[19].
- Arthur Waley was employed by SOAS, University of London[20].
- Arthur Waley's education included a stint at Rugby School[21].
- Arthur Waley was educated at King's College[22].
- Arthur Waley received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23].
- Arthur Waley received the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[24].
- Arthur Waley received the Companion of Honour[25].
- Arthur Waley received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
- Arthur Waley received the Prix Stanislas Julien[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Arthur Waley was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells[2]. He was born on August 19, 1889[3]. His father was David F Schloss[13].
Education
Educated at Rugby School[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1567[30], headquartered in Rugby[31] and King's College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], sinologist[9], orientalist[10], and curator[16]. Fields of work include Asian studies[17], an academic discipline[36] and sinology[18], an academic discipline[37]. Employers include British Museum[19], a national museum[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1753[40] and SOAS, University of London[20], a public research university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1916[43], headquartered in London[44].
Recognition
Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1919[47]; King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[24], a poetry award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1933[50]; Companion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[51]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Prix Stanislas Julien[27], a literary award[54], in France[55], founded in 1872[56]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[57].
Personal Life
Arthur Waley was married to Alison Waley[14].
Death and Burial
Arthur Waley died on June 27, 1966[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Arthur Waley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Waley born?
Arthur Waley's place of birth was Royal Tunbridge Wells[2].
Where did Arthur Waley die?
Arthur Waley died in London[4].
Who were Arthur Waley's parents?
Arthur Waley's father was David F Schloss[13].
Who was Arthur Waley married to?
Arthur Waley's spouses include Alison Waley[14].
What did Arthur Waley do for work?
Arthur Waley worked as poet[6], translator[7], writer[8], sinologist[9], and orientalist[10].
Where did Arthur Waley go to school?
Arthur Waley was educated at Rugby School[21] and King's College[22].
What awards did Arthur Waley receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[24], Companion of Honour[25], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].