Ben Myers

British writer and journalist (1976-)
Person human Q224977
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Ben Myers

Summary

Ben Myers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Durham[2]. He was born on 1976[3]. He worked as a writer[4], poet[5], and journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (451 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Durham[2], Ben Myers…
  • Ben Myers was born on 1976[3].
  • Among Ben Myers's spouses was Adelle Stripe[8].
  • Ben Myers held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Ben Myers's professions included writer[4].
  • Ben Myers's professions included poet[5].
  • Ben Myers's professions included journalist[6].
  • Ben Myers was educated at University of Bedfordshire[10].
  • Ben Myers's education included a stint at Belmont Community School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Ben Myers is Richard: A Novel[12].
  • Ben Myers received the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction[13].
  • Ben Myers received the Gordon Burn Prize[14].
  • Ben Myers received the Tom-Gallon Trust Award[15].
  • Ben Myers received the Republic of Consciousness Prize[16].
  • Ben Myers received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].
  • Ben Myers is recorded as male[18].
  • Ben Myers's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ben Myers's family name is recorded as Myers[20].
  • Ben Myers's given name is recorded as Benjamin[21].
  • Ben Myers's official website is recorded as https://www.benjaminmyerswriter.com[22].
  • Ben Myers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ben Myers's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Ben Myers's place of birth was Durham[2]. He was born on 1976[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bedfordshire[10], a university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1882[27] and Belmont Community School[11], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1880[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], poet[5], and journalist[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ben Myers is Richard: A Novel[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction[13], a literary award[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 2010[33]; Gordon Burn Prize[14], a literary award[34]; Tom-Gallon Trust Award[15], a literary award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Republic of Consciousness Prize[16], a literary award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Among Ben Myers's spouses was Adelle Stripe[8].

Why It Matters

Ben Myers ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (451 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ben Myers born?

Ben Myers's place of birth was Durham[2].

Who was Ben Myers married to?

Ben Myers's spouses include Adelle Stripe[8].

What did Ben Myers do for work?

Ben Myers worked as writer[4], poet[5], and journalist[6].

Where did Ben Myers go to school?

Ben Myers was educated at University of Bedfordshire[10] and Belmont Community School[11].

What awards did Ben Myers receive?

Honors received include Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction[13], Gordon Burn Prize[14], Tom-Gallon Trust Award[15], and Republic of Consciousness Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . list.co.uk. list.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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