Fleur Adcock
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Summary
Fleur Adcock was born on February 10, 1934[1], in Papakura[2]. She died on October 10, 2024[3], in London[4]. She worked as a poet[5], translator[6], and editing staff[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Cyril Adcock[9]
- Mother: Irene Adcock[10]
- Spouse: Alistair Campbell[11], Barry Crump[12]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[13]
- Field of work: poetry[14]
- Educated at: Victoria University of Wellington[15]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Cholmondeley Award[17], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19], Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[20], Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Poetry)[21], Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[22], honorary doctorate[23], honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[24]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[27]
- Family name: Adcock[28]
- Given name: Kareen[29], Fleur[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: Kareen Fleur Adcock[32]
- Name in native language: Fleur Adcock[33]
- Number of children: 2[34]
- Sibling: Marilyn Duckworth[35]
- Writing language: New Zealand English[36]
Why It Matters
Fleur Adcock has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Fleur Adcock born?
Fleur Adcock's place of birth was Papakura[2].
Where did Fleur Adcock die?
Fleur Adcock passed away in London[4].
Who were Fleur Adcock's parents?
Fleur Adcock's father was Cyril Adcock[9]. Fleur Adcock's mother was Irene Adcock[10].
Who was Fleur Adcock married to?
Fleur Adcock's spouses include Alistair Campbell[11] and Barry Crump[12].
What did Fleur Adcock do for work?
Fleur Adcock worked as a poet[5], translator[6], and editing staff[7].
Where did Fleur Adcock go to school?
Fleur Adcock was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[15].
What awards did Fleur Adcock receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Cholmondeley Award[17], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[18], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].