David Daiches
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Summary
David Daiches was born on September 2, 1912[1], in Sunderland[2]. He died on July 15, 2005[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as a poet[5], literary historian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Salis Daiches[11]
- Spouse: Isobel Mackay[12], Hazel Newman[13]
- Child: Jenni Calder[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: biographer[16], scholar of English[17]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[18]
- Employer: Wesleyan University[19]
- Educated at: Balliol College[20], University of Edinburgh[21], George Watson's College[22]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], honorary doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Daiches[26]
- Given name: David[27]
- Relative: Israel Chaim Daiches[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Sibling: Lionel Henry Daiches[30], Beryl Daiches[31], Sylvia Daiches[32]
Why It Matters
David Daiches has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was David Daiches born?
David Daiches's place of birth was Sunderland[2].
Where did David Daiches die?
David Daiches died in Edinburgh[4].
Who were David Daiches's parents?
David Daiches's father was Salis Daiches[11].
Who was David Daiches married to?
David Daiches's spouses include Isobel Mackay[12] and Hazel Newman[13].
What did David Daiches do for work?
David Daiches worked as a poet[5], literary historian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did David Daiches go to school?
David Daiches was educated at Balliol College[20], University of Edinburgh[21], and George Watson's College[22].
What awards did David Daiches receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23] and honorary doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University[24].