David Malouf

Australian writer
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David Malouf

Summary

David Malouf is a human[1]. He was born in Brisbane[2]. He was born on March 20, 1934[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], poet[6], librettist[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,170 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brisbane[2], David Malouf…
  • David Malouf was born on March 20, 1934[3].
  • David Malouf held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • David Malouf's professions included writer[4].
  • David Malouf's professions included novelist[5].
  • David Malouf's professions included poet[6].
  • David Malouf worked as a librettist[7].
  • David Malouf's professions included playwright[8].
  • David Malouf worked as a short story writer[11].
  • Among David Malouf's employers was University of Sydney[12].
  • David Malouf's education included a stint at University of Queensland[13].
  • David Malouf was educated at Brisbane Grammar School[14].
  • David Malouf received the Commonwealth Writers' Prize[15].
  • David Malouf received the Prix Femina étranger[16].
  • David Malouf received the Miles Franklin Literary Award[17].
  • David Malouf received the Neustadt International Prize for Literature[18].
  • David Malouf received the Australian National Living Treasure[19].
  • David Malouf received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • David Malouf was a member of Royal Society of Literature[21].
  • David Malouf is recorded as male[22].
  • David Malouf's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • David Malouf's Commons category is recorded as David Malouf[24].
  • David Malouf's family name is recorded as Malouf[25].
  • David Malouf's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Malouf's nominated for is recorded as Booker Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brisbane[2], David Malouf… he was born on March 20, 1934[3].

Education

Educated at University of Queensland[13], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1909[30] and Brisbane Grammar School[14], a grammar school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1868[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], poet[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], and short story writer[11]. Among David Malouf's employers was University of Sydney[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commonwealth Writers' Prize[15], an award[34], founded in 1987[35]; Prix Femina étranger[16], a class of award[36], in France[37], founded in 1985[38]; Miles Franklin Literary Award[17], a literary award[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1957[41]; Neustadt International Prize for Literature[18], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1969[44]; Australian National Living Treasure[19], an award[45], in Australia[46]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48].

Why It Matters

David Malouf ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,170 views/month, #5,685 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was David Malouf born?

Born in Brisbane[2], David Malouf…

What did David Malouf do for work?

David Malouf worked as writer[4], novelist[5], poet[6], librettist[7], and playwright[8].

Where did David Malouf go to school?

David Malouf was educated at University of Queensland[13] and Brisbane Grammar School[14].

What awards did David Malouf receive?

Honors received include Commonwealth Writers' Prize[15], Prix Femina étranger[16], Miles Franklin Literary Award[17], and Neustadt International Prize for Literature[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . neustadtprize.org. Retrieved . neustadtprize.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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