Frank Kermode

Manx writer, literary critic and professor (1919–2010)
Person human Q1443556
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Frank Kermode

Summary

Frank Kermode is a human[1]. His place of birth was Isle of Man[2]. He was born on November 29, 1919[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on August 17, 2010[5]. He worked as a literary critic[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frank Kermode was born in Isle of Man[2].
  • Frank Kermode passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Frank Kermode was born on November 29, 1919[3].
  • Frank Kermode died on August 17, 2010[5].
  • Frank Kermode held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Frank Kermode's professions included literary critic[6].
  • Frank Kermode worked as a writer[7].
  • Frank Kermode's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Frank Kermode held the position of Booker Prize judge[11].
  • Frank Kermode was employed by Harvard University[12].
  • Among Frank Kermode's employers was University of Manchester[13].
  • Frank Kermode was employed by University College London[14].
  • Among Frank Kermode's employers was University of Bristol[15].
  • Among Frank Kermode's employers was Columbia University[16].
  • Frank Kermode was employed by University of Cambridge[17].
  • Frank Kermode's education included a stint at University of Liverpool[18].
  • Frank Kermode's education included a stint at St Ninian's High School, Douglas[19].
  • Frank Kermode received the Fellow of the British Academy[20].
  • Frank Kermode received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21].
  • Frank Kermode received the honorary doctor of Harvard University[22].
  • Frank Kermode received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Frank Kermode received the Warren-Brooks Award[24].
  • Frank Kermode was a member of British Academy[25].
  • Frank Kermode was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Frank Kermode was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Isle of Man[2], Frank Kermode… he was born on November 29, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at University of Liverpool[18], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1903[30], headquartered in Liverpool[31] and St Ninian's High School, Douglas[19], a high school[32], in Isle of Man[33], founded in 1983[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Harvard University[12], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; University of Manchester[13], a university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1824[41], headquartered in Manchester[42]; University College London[14], a university college[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1826[45], headquartered in UCL Main Building[46]; University of Bristol[15], a public university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1909[49], headquartered in Bristol[50]; Columbia University[16], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1754[53], headquartered in Manhattan[54]; and University of Cambridge[17], a collegiate university[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1209[57], headquartered in Cambridge[58]. Frank Kermode held the position of Booker Prize judge[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[20], a fellowship award[59], in United Kingdom[60]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21], a fellowship award[61], in United Kingdom[62]; honorary doctor of Harvard University[22], an award[63], in United States[64]; Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1300[67]; and Warren-Brooks Award[24], a literary award[68], in United States[69].

Death and Burial

Frank Kermode died on August 17, 2010[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Frank Kermode ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Frank Kermode born?

Born in Isle of Man[2], Frank Kermode…

Where did Frank Kermode die?

Frank Kermode died in Cambridge[4].

What did Frank Kermode do for work?

Frank Kermode worked as literary critic[6], writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Frank Kermode go to school?

Frank Kermode was educated at University of Liverpool[18] and St Ninian's High School, Douglas[19].

What awards did Frank Kermode receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[20], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21], honorary doctor of Harvard University[22], and Knight Bachelor[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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