Fleur Adcock

New Zealand poet and editor, of English and Northern Irish ancestry (1934–2024)
Person human Q270258
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Fleur Adcock

Summary

Fleur Adcock is a human[1]. Born in Papakura[2], she… she was born on February 10, 1934[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on October 10, 2024[5]. She worked as a poet[6], translator[7], and editing staff[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fleur Adcock's place of birth was Papakura[2].
  • Fleur Adcock died in London[4].
  • Fleur Adcock was born on February 10, 1934[3].
  • Fleur Adcock died on October 10, 2024[5].
  • Fleur Adcock's father was Cyril Adcock[10].
  • Fleur Adcock's mother was Irene Adcock[11].
  • Fleur Adcock was married to Alistair Campbell[12].
  • Among Fleur Adcock's spouses was Barry Crump[13].
  • Fleur Adcock held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • Fleur Adcock worked as a poet[6].
  • Fleur Adcock worked as a translator[7].
  • Fleur Adcock's professions included editing staff[8].
  • Fleur Adcock's field of work was poetry[15].
  • Fleur Adcock was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[16].
  • Fleur Adcock received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Fleur Adcock received the Cholmondeley Award[18].
  • Fleur Adcock received the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[19].
  • Fleur Adcock received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Fleur Adcock received the Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[21].
  • Fleur Adcock received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Poetry)[22].
  • Fleur Adcock was a member of Royal Society of Literature[23].
  • Fleur Adcock is recorded as female[24].
  • Fleur Adcock's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Fleur Adcock's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[26].
  • Fleur Adcock's family name is recorded as Adcock[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Papakura[2], Fleur Adcock… she was born on February 10, 1934[3]. Her father was Cyril Adcock[10]. Her mother was Irene Adcock[11].

Education

Fleur Adcock's education included a stint at Victoria University of Wellington[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], and editing staff[8]. Fleur Adcock's field of work was poetry[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Cholmondeley Award[18], a poetry award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1966[32]; King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[19], a poetry award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1933[35]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Fellow of the Academy of New Zealand Literature[21]; and Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Poetry)[22], a class of award[38], in New Zealand[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Alistair Campbell[12], a lyricist[40], 1925–2009[41], of New Zealand[42], awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[43] and Barry Crump[13], a novelist[44], 1935–1996[45], of New Zealand[46], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[47].

Death and Burial

Fleur Adcock died on October 10, 2024[5]. She passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Fleur Adcock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Fleur Adcock born?

Born in Papakura[2], Fleur Adcock…

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[10]. Fleur Adcock's mother was Irene Adcock[11].

Who was Fleur Adcock married to?

Fleur Adcock's spouses include Alistair Campbell[12] and Barry Crump[13].

What did Fleur Adcock do for work?

Fleur Adcock worked as poet[6], translator[7], and editing staff[8].

Where did Fleur Adcock go to school?

Fleur Adcock was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[16].

What awards did Fleur Adcock receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], Cholmondeley Award[18], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[19], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . societyofauthors.org. societyofauthors.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . anzliterature.com. Retrieved . anzliterature.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . creativenz.govt.nz. Retrieved . creativenz.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . odt.co.nz. Retrieved . odt.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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