Emma Tennant

British writer (1937–2017)
Person human Q5372973
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Emma Tennant

Summary

Emma Tennant is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on October 20, 1937[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on January 20, 2017[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], journalist[7], and screenwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Emma Tennant was born in London[2].
  • Emma Tennant passed away in London[4].
  • Emma Tennant was born on October 20, 1937[3].
  • Emma Tennant died on January 20, 2017[5].
  • Emma Tennant died on January 21, 2017[10].
  • Emma Tennant's father was Christopher Tennant, 2nd Baron Glenconner[11].
  • Emma Tennant's mother was Elizabeth Powell[12].
  • Emma Tennant was married to Sebastian Yorke[13].
  • Emma Tennant was married to Alexander Cockburn[14].
  • Among Emma Tennant's spouses was Christopher Booker[15].
  • Among Emma Tennant's spouses was Tim Owen[16].
  • A child of Emma Tennant was Matthew Yorke[17].
  • A child of Emma Tennant was Daisy Alice Cockburn[18].
  • A child of Emma Tennant was Rose Hippolyta Dempsey[19].
  • Emma Tennant held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Emma Tennant's professions included novelist[6].
  • Emma Tennant worked as a journalist[7].
  • Emma Tennant's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Emma Tennant's education included a stint at St Paul's Girls' School[21].
  • Emma Tennant received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].
  • Emma Tennant was a member of Royal Society of Literature[23].
  • Emma Tennant is recorded as female[24].
  • Emma Tennant's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Emma Tennant's archives at is recorded as Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[26].
  • Emma Tennant's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Emma Tennant… she was born on October 20, 1937[3]. Her father was Christopher Tennant, 2nd Baron Glenconner[11]. Her mother was Elizabeth Powell[12].

Education

Emma Tennant's education included a stint at St Paul's Girls' School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], journalist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Recognition

Emma Tennant received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sebastian Yorke[13], b. 1934[28], of United Kingdom[29]; Alexander Cockburn[14], a journalist[30], 1941–2012[31], of United States[32]; Christopher Booker[15], a journalist[33], 1937–2019[34], of United Kingdom[35], specialised in journalism[36]; and Tim Owen[16]. Children include Matthew Yorke[17], a writer[37], b. 1958[38], of United Kingdom[39]; Daisy Alice Cockburn[18]; and Rose Hippolyta Dempsey[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 20, 2017[5] and January 21, 2017[10]. Emma Tennant died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Emma Tennant ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Emma Tennant born?

Born in London[2], Emma Tennant…

Where did Emma Tennant die?

Emma Tennant died in London[4].

Who were Emma Tennant's parents?

Emma Tennant's father was Christopher Tennant, 2nd Baron Glenconner[11]. Emma Tennant's mother was Elizabeth Powell[12].

Who was Emma Tennant married to?

Emma Tennant's spouses include Sebastian Yorke[13], Alexander Cockburn[14], Christopher Booker[15], and Tim Owen[16].

What did Emma Tennant do for work?

Emma Tennant worked as novelist[6], journalist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Emma Tennant go to school?

Emma Tennant was educated at St Paul's Girls' School[21].

What awards did Emma Tennant receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. Retrieved . bloomsbury.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . pid.emory.edu. pid.emory.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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