Elspeth Huxley

English author, journalist, broadcaster, magistrate, environmentalist, farmer, and government adviser
Person human Q5367730
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Elspeth Huxley

Summary

Elspeth Huxley is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on July 23, 1907[3]. She passed away in Tetbury[4]. She died on January 10, 1997[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], biographer[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elspeth Huxley's place of birth was London[2].
  • Elspeth Huxley passed away in Tetbury[4].
  • Elspeth Huxley was born on July 23, 1907[3].
  • Elspeth Huxley died on January 10, 1997[5].
  • Elspeth Huxley's father was Josceline Grant[10].
  • Elspeth Huxley's mother was Eleanor Grosvenor[11].
  • Elspeth Huxley was married to Gervas Huxley[12].
  • Elspeth Huxley held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Elspeth Huxley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Elspeth Huxley held citizenship in Kenya[15].
  • Elspeth Huxley worked as a journalist[6].
  • Elspeth Huxley's professions included biographer[7].
  • Elspeth Huxley's professions included writer[8].
  • Elspeth Huxley was educated at Cornell University[16].
  • Elspeth Huxley was educated at University of Reading[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Elspeth Huxley is The Flame Trees of Thika[18].
  • Elspeth Huxley received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Elspeth Huxley is recorded as female[20].
  • Elspeth Huxley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Elspeth Huxley's given name is recorded as Elsebeth[22].
  • Elspeth Huxley's described by source is recorded as Third World Women's Literatures[23].
  • Elspeth Huxley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Elspeth Huxley… she was born on July 23, 1907[3]. Her father was Josceline Grant[10]. Her mother was Eleanor Grosvenor[11].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[16], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1865[27], headquartered in Ithaca[28] and University of Reading[17], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1892[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], biographer[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Elspeth Huxley is The Flame Trees of Thika[18].

Recognition

Elspeth Huxley received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Elspeth Huxley was married to Gervas Huxley[12].

Death and Burial

Elspeth Huxley died on January 10, 1997[5]. She passed away in Tetbury[4].

Why It Matters

Elspeth Huxley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Elspeth Huxley born?

Elspeth Huxley was born in London[2].

Where did Elspeth Huxley die?

Elspeth Huxley passed away in Tetbury[4].

Who were Elspeth Huxley's parents?

Elspeth Huxley's father was Josceline Grant[10]. Elspeth Huxley's mother was Eleanor Grosvenor[11].

Who was Elspeth Huxley married to?

Elspeth Huxley's spouses include Gervas Huxley[12].

What did Elspeth Huxley do for work?

Elspeth Huxley worked as journalist[6], biographer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Elspeth Huxley go to school?

Elspeth Huxley was educated at Cornell University[16] and University of Reading[17].

What awards did Elspeth Huxley receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work The Flame Trees of Thika
    Given name Elsebeth
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender female
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