Elizabeth Bowen

Anglo-Irish novelist and diarist (1899–1973)
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Elizabeth Bowen

Summary

Elizabeth Bowen is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dublin[2]. She was born on +1899-06-07T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on +1973-02-22T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Elizabeth Bowen…
  • Elizabeth Bowen passed away in London[4].
  • Elizabeth Bowen was born on +1899-06-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Elizabeth Bowen died on +1973-02-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Cork[10].
  • Elizabeth Bowen's father was Henry Charles Cole Bowen[11].
  • Elizabeth Bowen's mother was Florence Isabella Pomeroy Colley[12].
  • Among Elizabeth Bowen's spouses was Alan Charles Cameron[13].
  • Elizabeth Bowen held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Elizabeth Bowen worked as a writer[6].
  • Elizabeth Bowen's professions included novelist[7].
  • Elizabeth Bowen worked as a short story writer[8].
  • Elizabeth Bowen held the position of Booker Prize judge[15].
  • Elizabeth Bowen's education included a stint at University of Oxford[16].
  • Elizabeth Bowen was educated at Downe House[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bowen is The Last September[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bowen is The House in Paris[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bowen is The Death of the Heart[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bowen is The Heat of the Day[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Elizabeth Bowen is Eva Trout[22].
  • Elizabeth Bowen received the Rome Prize[23].
  • Elizabeth Bowen received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Elizabeth Bowen received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25].
  • Elizabeth Bowen's image is recorded as Elizabeth Bowen (cropped).png[26].
  • Elizabeth Bowen is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Elizabeth Bowen… she was born on +1899-06-07T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Henry Charles Cole Bowen[11]. Her mother was Florence Isabella Pomeroy Colley[12].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford[16], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1096[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Downe House[17], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1907[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8]. Elizabeth Bowen held the position of Booker Prize judge[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Last September[18], a literary work[35], written by Elizabeth Bowen[36]; The House in Paris[19], a written work[37], written by her[38]; The Death of the Heart[20], a written work[39], written by her[40]; The Heat of the Day[21], a literary work[41], written by her[42]; and Eva Trout[22], a literary work[43], written by her[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize[23], an art prize[45], in United States[46]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], a literary award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1919[51].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Bowen was married to Alan Charles Cameron[13].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Bowen died on +1973-02-22T00:00:00Z[5]. She died in London[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[52]. Burial took place at Cork[10].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Bowen ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Works attributed to her include The Death of the Heart[55], a written work[56], written by her[57] and The Last September[58], a literary work[59], written by her[60].

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Bowen born?

Born in Dublin[2], Elizabeth Bowen…

Where did Elizabeth Bowen die?

Elizabeth Bowen died in London[4].

Who were Elizabeth Bowen's parents?

Elizabeth Bowen's father was Henry Charles Cole Bowen[11]. Elizabeth Bowen's mother was Florence Isabella Pomeroy Colley[12].

Who was Elizabeth Bowen married to?

Elizabeth Bowen's spouses include Alan Charles Cameron[13].

What did Elizabeth Bowen do for work?

Elizabeth Bowen worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and short story writer[8].

Where did Elizabeth Bowen go to school?

Elizabeth Bowen was educated at University of Oxford[16] and Downe House[17].

What awards did Elizabeth Bowen receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[23], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], and James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25].

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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