Dorothy Dunnett

British writer (1923–2001)
Person human Q273799
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Dorothy Dunnett

Summary

Dorothy Dunnett is a human[1]. She was born in Dunfermline[2]. She was born on August 25, 1923[3]. She passed away in Edinburgh[4]. She died on November 9, 2001[5]. She worked as a writer[6] and novelist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Dorothy Dunnett was born in Dunfermline[2].
  • Dorothy Dunnett passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Dorothy Dunnett was born on August 25, 1923[3].
  • Dorothy Dunnett was born on January 1, 1923[9].
  • Dorothy Dunnett died on November 9, 2001[5].
  • Among Dorothy Dunnett's spouses was Alastair Dunnett[10].
  • Dorothy Dunnett held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's professions included writer[6].
  • Dorothy Dunnett worked as a novelist[7].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's education included a stint at James Gillespie's High School[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Dorothy Dunnett is Lymond Chronicles[13].
  • Dorothy Dunnett received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Dorothy Dunnett is recorded as female[15].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's family name is recorded as Dunnett[17].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's given name is recorded as Dorothy[18].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's has works in the collection is recorded as City Art Centre[20].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's has works in the collection is recorded as People's Palace[21].
  • Dorothy Dunnett's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Dorothy Dunnett's place of birth was Dunfermline[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 25, 1923[3] and January 1, 1923[9].

Education

Dorothy Dunnett's education included a stint at James Gillespie's High School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and novelist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Dorothy Dunnett is Lymond Chronicles[13].

Recognition

Dorothy Dunnett received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Personal Life

Dorothy Dunnett was married to Alastair Dunnett[10].

Death and Burial

Dorothy Dunnett died on November 9, 2001[5]. She died in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Dorothy Dunnett ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Dorothy Dunnett born?

Born in Dunfermline[2], Dorothy Dunnett…

Where did Dorothy Dunnett die?

Dorothy Dunnett died in Edinburgh[4].

Who was Dorothy Dunnett married to?

Dorothy Dunnett's spouses include Alastair Dunnett[10].

What did Dorothy Dunnett do for work?

Dorothy Dunnett worked as writer[6] and novelist[7].

Where did Dorothy Dunnett go to school?

Dorothy Dunnett was educated at James Gillespie's High School[12].

What awards did Dorothy Dunnett receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Dunfermline
    Educated at James Gillespie's High School
    Aliases
    Notable work Lymond Chronicles
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