Diana Wynne Jones
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Summary
Diana Wynne Jones is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on August 16, 1934[3]. She died in Bristol[4]. She died on March 26, 2011[5]. She worked as a writer[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and poet[10]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,280 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Diana Wynne Jones was born in London[2].
- Diana Wynne Jones passed away in Bristol[4].
- Diana Wynne Jones was born on August 16, 1934[3].
- Diana Wynne Jones died on March 26, 2011[5].
- Diana Wynne Jones was married to J. A. Burrow[12].
- A child of Diana Wynne Jones was Colin Burrow[13].
- Diana Wynne Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- English was Diana Wynne Jones's native language[15].
- Diana Wynne Jones's professions included writer[6].
- Diana Wynne Jones's professions included children's writer[7].
- Diana Wynne Jones's professions included novelist[8].
- Diana Wynne Jones worked as a science fiction writer[9].
- Diana Wynne Jones's professions included poet[10].
- Diana Wynne Jones's education included a stint at St Anne's College[16].
- Diana Wynne Jones's education included a stint at Friends School Saffron Walden[17].
- Diana Wynne Jones's education included a stint at Simmons College Center for the Study of Children's Literature[18].
- Diana Wynne Jones received the Zilveren Griffel[19].
- Diana Wynne Jones received the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[20].
- Diana Wynne Jones received the Mythopoeic Awards[21].
- Diana Wynne Jones received the British Fantasy Awards[22].
- Diana Wynne Jones received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[23].
- Diana Wynne Jones received the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[24].
- Diana Wynne Jones is recorded as female[25].
- Diana Wynne Jones's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Diana Wynne Jones's genre is fantasy[27].
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Origins and Family
Diana Wynne Jones was born in London[2]. She was born on August 16, 1934[3]. English was her native language[15].
Education
Educated at St Anne's College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1879[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Friends School Saffron Walden[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1702[34]; and Simmons College Center for the Study of Children's Literature[18], a graduate school[35], in United States[36]. Studied under C. S. Lewis[37], a writer[38], 1898–1963[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[41], specialised in writing[42] and J. R. R. Tolkien[43], a linguist[44], 1892–1973[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[47], specialised in literature[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and poet[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Zilveren Griffel[19], a children's literature award[49], in Netherlands[50], founded in 1971[51]; Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[20], a literary award[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1967[54]; Mythopoeic Awards[21], a literary award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1971[57]; British Fantasy Awards[22], a group of awards[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1971[60]; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement[23], a lifetime achievement award[61], founded in 1975[62]; and Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[24], a literary award[63], founded in 1992[64].
Personal Life
Diana Wynne Jones was married to J. A. Burrow[12]. A child of her was Colin Burrow[13].
Death and Burial
Diana Wynne Jones died on March 26, 2011[5]. She died in Bristol[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[65].
Why It Matters
Diana Wynne Jones ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,280 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Works attributed to her include Howl's Moving Castle[68], a literary work[69]; Castle in the Air[70], a literary work[71]; House of Many Ways[72], a literary work[73]; Chrestomanci series[74], a children's book series[75]; Charmed Life[76], a literary work[77]; and The Lives of Christopher Chant[78], a literary work[79].
FAQs
Where was Diana Wynne Jones born?
Born in London[2].
Where did Diana Wynne Jones die?
Diana Wynne Jones died in Bristol[4].
Who was Diana Wynne Jones married to?
Diana Wynne Jones's spouses include J. A. Burrow[12].
What did Diana Wynne Jones do for work?
Diana Wynne Jones worked as writer[6], children's writer[7], novelist[8], science fiction writer[9], and poet[10].
Where did Diana Wynne Jones go to school?
Diana Wynne Jones was educated at St Anne's College[16], Friends School Saffron Walden[17], and Simmons College Center for the Study of Children's Literature[18].
What awards did Diana Wynne Jones receive?
Honors received include Zilveren Griffel[19], Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[20], Mythopoeic Awards[21], and British Fantasy Awards[22].