Barry Unsworth
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Summary
Barry Unsworth was born on August 10, 1930[1], in Wingate[2]. He died on June 4, 2012[3], in Perugia[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 5, 2012[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Ethnic group: English people[10]
- Employer: University of Iowa[11]
- Educated at: University of Manchester[12]
- Notable work: Sacred Hunger[13]
- Award received: Booker Prize[14], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[16], Heinemann Award[17]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[20]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[21]
- Family name: Unsworth[22]
- Given name: Barry[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Name in native language: Barry Unsworth[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[28]
Why It Matters
Barry Unsworth has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Barry Unsworth born?
Barry Unsworth's place of birth was Wingate[2].
Where did Barry Unsworth die?
Barry Unsworth died in Perugia[4].
What did Barry Unsworth do for work?
Barry Unsworth worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6].
Where did Barry Unsworth go to school?
Barry Unsworth was educated at University of Manchester[12].
What awards did Barry Unsworth receive?
Honors received include Booker Prize[14], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[16], and Heinemann Award[17].