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 June 7, 1899[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on February 22, 1973[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 (2,124 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 June 7, 1899[3].
  • Elizabeth Bowen died on February 22, 1973[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 is recorded as female[26].
  • Elizabeth Bowen's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Elizabeth Bowen… she was born on June 7, 1899[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]; The House in Paris[19], a written work[36]; The Death of the Heart[20], a written work[37]; The Heat of the Day[21], a literary work[38]; and Eva Trout[22], a literary work[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize[23], an art prize[40], in United States[41]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], a literary award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1919[46].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Bowen died on February 22, 1973[5]. She died in London[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[47]. Burial took place at Cork[10].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Bowen ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,124 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Works attributed to her include The Death of the Heart[50], a written work[51] and The Last September[52], a literary work[53].

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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  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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