Enid Blyton
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Summary
Enid Blyton was born on August 11, 1897[1], in London[2]. She died on November 28, 1968[3], in London[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], school teacher[8], and children's writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,176 views/month, #4,986 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: East Dulwich[11]
- Place of death: Hampstead[12]
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[13]
- Spouse: Hugh Alexander Pollock[14], Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters[15]
- Child: Gillian Baverstock[16], Imogen Smallwood[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18]
- Native language: English[19]
- Occupation: screenwriter[20], teacher[21]
- Field of work: poetry[22], pedagogy[23], literary activity[24], scientific literature[25], children's and young adult literature[26]
- Educated at: Holliwood High School[27]
- Notable work: The Famous Five[28], The Secret Seven[29], Child Whispers[30], The Enid Blyton Adventure Series[31], The Enchanted Wood[32], The Naughtiest Girl in the School[33], The Naughtiest Girl Again[34], The Adventurous Four[35], The Twins at St. Clare's[36], Five on a Treasure Island[37], Five on Finniston Farm[38], Five on Kirrin Island Again[39], Five on a Hike Together[40], Five on a Secret Trail[41]
- Sex or gender: female[42]
- Genre: children's literature[43]
- Commons category: Enid Blyton[44]
- Archives at: Seven Stories[45]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[46]
- Family name: Blyton[47]
- Given name: Enid[48], Mary[49]
- Pseudonym: Enid Blyton[50]
Product Details
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: GB[52]
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Began / founded: 1897-08-11[53]
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Ended / dissolved: 1968-11-28[54]
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Genre(s): audio drama[55]
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Community tags: audio drama, audiobook, has german audio plays, series title as artist[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8060e859-1f5d-4912-a998-9f7aacc0d448[57]
Why It Matters
Enid Blyton has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] She is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
She has been cited as an influence by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie[60], a cook[61], b. 1977[62], of Nigeria[63], awarded the O. Henry Award[64], specialised in poetry[65].
Works attributed to her include The Famous Five[66], a children's book series[67]; Malory Towers[68], a book series[69]; The Secret Seven[70], a novel series[71]; St. Clare's[72], a book series[73]; The Five Find-Outers[74], a novel series[75]; and The Adventure Series[76], a novel series[77].
FAQs
Where was Enid Blyton born?
Enid Blyton was born in London[2].
Where did Enid Blyton die?
Enid Blyton died in London[4].
Who was Enid Blyton married to?
Enid Blyton's spouses include Hugh Alexander Pollock[14] and Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters[15].
What did Enid Blyton do for work?
Enid Blyton worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], school teacher[8], and children's writer[9].
Where did Enid Blyton go to school?
Enid Blyton was educated at Holliwood High School[27].
Who did Enid Blyton influence?
Enid Blyton has been cited as an influence by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie[60].