David Severn

British writer, mainly of fiction for older children and under this pseudonym
Person human Q3018773
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Summary

David Severn was born on December 3, 1918[1], in London[2]. He died on February 11, 2010[3], in London[4]. He worked as a children's writer[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Stanley Unwin[8]
  • Mother: Alice Mary Storr[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10], United Kingdom[11]
  • Educated at: Abbotsholme School[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family name: Unwin[14]
  • Given name: David[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Birth name: David Storr Unwin[17]
  • Sibling: Rayner Unwin[18], Ruth Severn Unwin[19]
  • Writing language: English[20]

Why It Matters

David Severn is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was David Severn born?

David Severn was born in London[2].

Where did David Severn die?

David Severn died in London[4].

Who were David Severn's parents?

David Severn's father was Stanley Unwin[8]. David Severn's mother was Alice Mary Storr[9].

What did David Severn do for work?

David Severn worked as a children's writer[5] and writer[6].

Where did David Severn go to school?

David Severn was educated at Abbotsholme School[12].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . locusmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · DifoolBot bot · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Abbotsholme School
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    Place of birth → London
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