Elizabeth David

British cookery writer (1913–1992)
Person human Q4944293
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Elizabeth David

Summary

Elizabeth David is a human[1]. Born in Folkington[2], she… she was born on December 26, 1913[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on May 22, 1992[5]. She worked as a chef[6] and cookbook writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Folkington[2], Elizabeth David…
  • Elizabeth David died in London[4].
  • Elizabeth David was born on December 26, 1913[3].
  • Elizabeth David died on May 22, 1992[5].
  • Elizabeth David's father was Rupert Gwynne[9].
  • Elizabeth David's mother was Stella Ridley[10].
  • Elizabeth David held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Elizabeth David's professions included chef[6].
  • Elizabeth David worked as a cookbook writer[7].
  • Elizabeth David was educated at College of Sorbonne[12].
  • Elizabeth David received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Elizabeth David received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[14].
  • Elizabeth David was a member of Royal Society of Literature[15].
  • Elizabeth David is recorded as female[16].
  • Elizabeth David's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Elizabeth David's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth David[18].
  • Elizabeth David's family name is recorded as David[19].
  • Elizabeth David's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[20].
  • Elizabeth David's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[21].
  • Elizabeth David's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Elizabeth David's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Elizabeth Gwynne'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Folkington[2], Elizabeth David… she was born on December 26, 1913[3]. Her father was Rupert Gwynne[9]. Her mother was Stella Ridley[10].

Education

Elizabeth David's education included a stint at College of Sorbonne[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chef[6] and cookbook writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[14], a fellowship award[26], in United Kingdom[27].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth David died on May 22, 1992[5]. She passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth David ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (700 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to her include A Book of Mediterranean Food[30], a literary work[31].

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth David born?

Born in Folkington[2], Elizabeth David…

Where did Elizabeth David die?

Elizabeth David died in London[4].

Who were Elizabeth David's parents?

Elizabeth David's father was Rupert Gwynne[9]. Elizabeth David's mother was Stella Ridley[10].

What did Elizabeth David do for work?

Elizabeth David worked as chef[6] and cookbook writer[7].

Where did Elizabeth David go to school?

Elizabeth David was educated at College of Sorbonne[12].

What awards did Elizabeth David receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation chef, cookbook writer
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  2. 15d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of Royal Society of Literature
    Citizenship
    Member of
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: ELIZABETH DAVID 1913-1992 Cookery Writer lived and worked here 1947-1992.jpg"
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