Evelyn Waugh
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Evelyn Waugh was born on October 28, 1903, in West Hampstead and died on April 10, 1966, in Combe Florey, holding citizenship in the United Kingdom [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. His occupation included being a war correspondent, novelist, writer, autobiographer, screenwriter, and science fiction writer, with his field encompassing creative and professional writing, journalism, war journalism, and autobiography [16][17][18][12][19][13][20][21][22][23]. He was raised in a Catholic household and practiced Catholicism throughout his life [13].
His father was Arthur Waugh and his mother was Catherine Charlotte Raban [13][24][7][24]. He was educated at Heath Mount School, Sherborne School, Lancing College, and Hertford College [13]. Waugh was married to Evelyn Gardner from 1928 until her death and to Laura Herbert from 1937 until his death [13][24]. He had one sibling, Alec Waugh [13][24], and six children: Auberon Waugh, Maria Teresa Waugh, Mary Waugh, Margaret Evelyn Waugh, Harriet Mary Waugh, James Waugh, and one additional child [13][24][7].
Waugh wrote in the genres of satire, travel book, biography, and autobiography . His notable works include A Handful of Dust and Brideshead Revisited . He is recognized for his contributions to literature through these forms and his work as a journalist during wartime [16][17][18][12][19][13][20][21][22][23].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[11]
- Place of burial: Church of St Peter & St Paul[12]
- Father: Arthur Waugh[13]
- Mother: Catherine Charlotte Raban[14]
- Spouse: Laura Herbert[15], Evelyn Gardner[16]
- Child: Auberon Waugh[17], Maria Teresa Waugh[18], Mary Waugh[19], Margaret Evelyn Waugh[20], Harriet Mary Waugh[21], James Waugh[22], Septimus Waugh[23]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[24]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[25], diarist[26], prose writer[27], short story writer[28], journalist[29], satirist[30]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[31], journalism[32], war journalism[33], autobiography[34], travel book[35], satirical literature[36], humorous literature[37]
- Educated at: Hertford College[38], Lancing College[39], Sherborne School[40], Heath Mount School[41], Heatherley School of Fine Art[42]
- Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[43], Hawthornden Prize[44]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Ancestral home: Scotland[47]
- Genre: satire[48], travel book[49], biography[50], autobiography[51]
- Military branch: British Army[52], Royal Navy[53], Royal Marines[54]
- Part of: Bright Young Things[55]
- Commons category: Evelyn Waugh[56]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[57], British Library[58], Harry Ransom Center[59], New York Public Library Main Branch[60], Boston College University Libraries[61], Georgetown University Library[62]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[63]
- Residence: London[64]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[65]
Why It Matters
Evelyn Waugh has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by Graham Greene[68], a writer[69], 1904–1991[70], of United Kingdom[71], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[72], specialised in novel[73]; Tom Wolfe[74], a journalist[75], 1930–2018[76], of United States[77], awarded the National Humanities Medal[78], specialised in literature[79]; P. D. James[80], a writer[81], 1920–2014[82], of United Kingdom[83], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[84]; Bruce Chatwin[85], a writer[86], 1940–1989[87], of United Kingdom[88], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[89], specialised in journalism[90]; and Edmund Wilson[91], a journalist[92], 1895–1972[93], of United States[94], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[95], specialised in literary activity[96].
Works attributed to him include Brideshead Revisited[97], a literary work[98], founded in 1945[99]; A Handful of Dust[100], a written work[101]; Decline and Fall[102], a written work[103]; Vile Bodies[104]; Scoop[105]; and The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold[106].
FAQs
Where was Evelyn Waugh born?
Evelyn Waugh's place of birth was West Hampstead[2].
Where did Evelyn Waugh die?
Evelyn Waugh died in Combe Florey[4].
Who were Evelyn Waugh's parents?
Evelyn Waugh's father was Arthur Waugh[13]. Evelyn Waugh's mother was Catherine Charlotte Raban[14].
Who was Evelyn Waugh married to?
Evelyn Waugh's spouses include Laura Herbert[15] and Evelyn Gardner[16].
What did Evelyn Waugh do for work?
Evelyn Waugh worked as a war correspondent[5], novelist[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Evelyn Waugh go to school?
Evelyn Waugh was educated at Hertford College[38], Lancing College[39], Sherborne School[40], and Heath Mount School[41].
What awards did Evelyn Waugh receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[43] and Hawthornden Prize[44].
Who did Evelyn Waugh influence?
Evelyn Waugh has been cited as an influence by Graham Greene[68], Tom Wolfe[74], P. D. James[80], and Bruce Chatwin[85].