Edwin Morgan
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Edwin Morgan
Summary
Edwin Morgan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on April 27, 1920[3]. He passed away in Glasgow[4]. He died on August 17, 2010[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], translator[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Edwin Morgan was born in Glasgow[2].
- Edwin Morgan passed away in Glasgow[4].
- Edwin Morgan was born on April 27, 1920[3].
- Edwin Morgan died on August 17, 2010[5].
- Edwin Morgan held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Edwin Morgan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
- Edwin Morgan worked as a linguist[6].
- Edwin Morgan's professions included poet[7].
- Edwin Morgan worked as a translator[8].
- Edwin Morgan worked as a writer[9].
- Edwin Morgan worked as a literary critic[10].
- Edwin Morgan worked as a university teacher[14].
- Edwin Morgan held the position of The Scots Makar[15].
- Edwin Morgan was employed by University of Glasgow[16].
- Edwin Morgan was educated at University of Glasgow[17].
- Edwin Morgan was educated at Stonelaw High School[18].
- Edwin Morgan received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Edwin Morgan received the Cholmondeley Award[20].
- Edwin Morgan received the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[21].
- Edwin Morgan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
- Edwin Morgan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23].
- Edwin Morgan received the Saltire Awards[24].
- Edwin Morgan was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[25].
- Edwin Morgan was a member of Royal Society of Literature[26].
- Edwin Morgan is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Glasgow[2], Edwin Morgan… he was born on April 27, 1920[3].
Education
Educated at University of Glasgow[17], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and Stonelaw High School[18], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1970[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], translator[8], writer[9], literary critic[10], and university teacher[14]. Edwin Morgan was employed by University of Glasgow[16]. He held the position of The Scots Makar[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Cholmondeley Award[20], a poetry award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1966[39]; King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[21], a poetry award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1933[42]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; and Saltire Awards[24], a literary award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1982[49].
Death and Burial
Edwin Morgan died on August 17, 2010[5]. He died in Glasgow[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[50].
Why It Matters
Edwin Morgan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Edwin Morgan born?
Edwin Morgan's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did Edwin Morgan die?
Edwin Morgan passed away in Glasgow[4].
What did Edwin Morgan do for work?
Edwin Morgan worked as linguist[6], poet[7], translator[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10].
Where did Edwin Morgan go to school?
Edwin Morgan was educated at University of Glasgow[17] and Stonelaw High School[18].
What awards did Edwin Morgan receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Cholmondeley Award[20], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[21], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].