Edwin Muir

Summary

Edwin Muir is a human^[1]. Born in Deerness^[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1887^[3]. He passed away in Cambridge^[4]. He died on January 3, 1959^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], poet^[7], literary critic^[8], translator^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Edwin Muir's place of birth was Deerness^[2].
• Edwin Muir died in Cambridge^[4].
• Edwin Muir was born on May 15, 1887^[3].
• Edwin Muir died on January 3, 1959^[5].
• Among Edwin Muir's spouses was Willa Muir^[12].
• Edwin Muir held citizenship in United Kingdom^[13].
• Edwin Muir's professions included linguist^[6].
• Edwin Muir worked as a poet^[7].
• Edwin Muir's professions included literary critic^[8].
• Edwin Muir worked as a translator^[9].
• Edwin Muir worked as a writer^[10].
• Edwin Muir's professions included critic^[14].
• Edwin Muir was employed by Harvard University^[15].
• Edwin Muir received the Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation^[16].
• Edwin Muir received the Russell Loines Award for Poetry^[17].
• Edwin Muir received the Heinemann Award^[18].
• Edwin Muir received the Saltire Awards^[19].
• Edwin Muir received the honorary doctor of the University of Rennes^[20].
• Edwin Muir is recorded as male^[21].
• Edwin Muir's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Edwin Muir is associated with the Scottish Renaissance movement^[23].
• Edwin Muir's family name is recorded as Muir^[24].
• Edwin Muir's given name is recorded as Edwin^[25].
• Edwin Muir's work location is recorded as Laxenburg^[26].
• Edwin Muir's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Deerness^[2], Edwin Muir… he was born on May 15, 1887^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], poet^[7], literary critic^[8], translator^[9], writer^[10], and critic^[14]. Among Edwin Muir's employers was Harvard University^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation^[16], a literary award^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1958^[30]; Russell Loines Award for Poetry^[17], a poetry award^[31]; Heinemann Award^[18], a literary award^[32], in United Kingdom^[33]; Saltire Awards^[19], a literary award^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1982^[36]; and honorary doctor of the University of Rennes^[20], an award^[37], in France^[38].

Personal Life

Among Edwin Muir's spouses was Willa Muir^[12].

Death and Burial

Edwin Muir died on January 3, 1959^[5]. He died in Cambridge^[4].

Why It Matters

Edwin Muir ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39]

FAQs

Where was Edwin Muir born?

Edwin Muir's place of birth was Deerness^[2].

Where did Edwin Muir die?

Edwin Muir died in Cambridge^[4].

Who was Edwin Muir married to?

Edwin Muir's spouses include Willa Muir^[12].

What did Edwin Muir do for work?

Edwin Muir worked as linguist^[6], poet^[7], literary critic^[8], translator^[9], and writer^[10].

What awards did Edwin Muir receive?

Honors received include Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation^[16], Russell Loines Award for Poetry^[17], Heinemann Award^[18], and Saltire Awards^[19].