Bernardine Evaristo
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Summary
Bernardine Evaristo was born on January 1, 1959[1], in Eltham[2]. She has worked as a university teacher[3], writer[4], and activist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,506 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 28, 1959[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Position held: president[9]
- Employer: Brunel University London[10]
- Educated at: Goldsmiths, University of London[11], Rose Bruford College[12], Eltham Hill School[13]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[14], Fellow of the English Association[15], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16], Booker Prize[17], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize[19], Freedom of the Royal Borough of Greenwich[20]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21], Black Female Professors Forum[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Commons category: Bernardine Evaristo[24]
- Family name: Evaristo[25]
- Given name: Bernardine[26]
- Official website: https://bevaristo.com[27]
- Described at URL: https://www.ubudwritersfestival.com/writers/bernardine-evaristo[28]
- Participant in: Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2023[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Bernardine Evaristo[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[32], Wiki Editoras LX[33]
Why It Matters
Bernardine Evaristo has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to her include Girl, Woman, Other[36], a literary work[37].
FAQs
Where was Bernardine Evaristo born?
Bernardine Evaristo was born in Eltham[2].
What did Bernardine Evaristo do for work?
Bernardine Evaristo worked as a university teacher[3], writer[4], and activist[5].
Where did Bernardine Evaristo go to school?
Bernardine Evaristo was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[11], Rose Bruford College[12], and Eltham Hill School[13].
What awards did Bernardine Evaristo receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[14], Fellow of the English Association[15], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16], and Booker Prize[17].