Freya Madeline Stark
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Summary
Freya Madeline Stark was born on January 31, 1893[1], in Paris[2]. She died on May 9, 1993[3], in Asolo[4]. She worked as an explorer[5], travel writer[6], photographer[7], essayist[8], and mountaineer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,995 views/month, #7,149 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: cemetery of Sant'Anna[11]
- Spouse: Stewart Perowne[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Field of work: essay[14]
- Educated at: SOAS, University of London[15], Bedford College[16], Royal Holloway, University of London[17]
- Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Founder’s Medal[19], Mungo Park Medal[20], Order of Saint John[21], Burton Memorial Medal[22], honorary citizen of Asolo[23], Gold Medal of the Society of Woman Geographers[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Commons category: Freya Stark[26]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[27], Berenson Library[28]
- Sport: mountaineering[29]
- Family name: Stark[30]
- Given name: Freya[31]
- Depicted by: Dame Freya Madeline Stark[32]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[33], Cachées par la forêt : 138 femmes de lettres oubliées[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35], Italian[36], German[37], French[38]
- Birth name: Freya Madeline Stark[39]
- Name in native language: Freya Madeline Stark[40]
- Start of work period: 1927[41]
- End of work period: 1993[42]
- Subject has role: centenarian[43]
Why It Matters
Freya Madeline Stark has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Freya Madeline Stark born?
Freya Madeline Stark was born in Paris[2].
Where did Freya Madeline Stark die?
Freya Madeline Stark died in Asolo[4].
Who was Freya Madeline Stark married to?
Freya Madeline Stark's spouses include Stewart Perowne[12].
What did Freya Madeline Stark do for work?
Freya Madeline Stark worked as an explorer[5], travel writer[6], photographer[7], essayist[8], and mountaineer[9].
Where did Freya Madeline Stark go to school?
Freya Madeline Stark was educated at SOAS, University of London[15], Bedford College[16], and Royal Holloway, University of London[17].
What awards did Freya Madeline Stark receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Founder’s Medal[19], Mungo Park Medal[20], and Order of Saint John[21].