Diana Norman

British author and journalist (1933–2011)
Person human Q274645
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Summary

Diana Norman was born on August 25, 1933[1], in London[2]. She died on January 27, 2011[3], in Hertfordshire[4]. She worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and biographer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (312 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Barry Norman[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Native language: English[11]
  • Award received: Dagger in the Library[12]
  • Sex or gender: female[13]
  • Family name: Norman[14]
  • Given name: Diana[15]
  • Official website: http://www.arianafranklin.com[16]
  • Nominated for: Dagger in the Library[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: British English[18], English[19]
  • Birth name: Mary Diana Narracott[20]
  • Different from: Diana Norman[21]
  • Writing language: English[22]

Why It Matters

Diana Norman has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Diana Norman born?

Diana Norman was born in London[2].

Where did Diana Norman die?

Diana Norman passed away in Hertfordshire[4].

Who was Diana Norman married to?

Diana Norman's spouses include Barry Norman[9].

What did Diana Norman do for work?

Diana Norman worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and biographer[7].

What awards did Diana Norman receive?

Honors received include Dagger in the Library[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . crimefest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . guardian.co.uk. 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.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'ja', 'no', 'sv', 'vo']
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0238318-Franklin-Ariana-19332011, 0235508-Norman-Diana-19332011
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
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    Place of birth → London
    Different from → Diana Norman
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