Geoff Dyer
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Summary
Geoff Dyer is a human[1]. He was born in Cheltenham[2]. He was born on June 5, 1958[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], author[6], music journalist[7], and novelist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,130 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Geoff Dyer was born in Cheltenham[2].
- Geoff Dyer was born on June 5, 1958[3].
- Geoff Dyer was married to Rebecca Wilson[10].
- Geoff Dyer held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- English was Geoff Dyer's native language[12].
- Geoff Dyer's professions included writer[4].
- Geoff Dyer worked as a journalist[5].
- Geoff Dyer worked as an author[6].
- Geoff Dyer's professions included music journalist[7].
- Geoff Dyer's professions included novelist[8].
- Geoff Dyer's field of work was jazz[13].
- Geoff Dyer's education included a stint at Corpus Christi College[14].
- A notable work attributed to Geoff Dyer is But Beautiful: A Book About Jazz[15].
- Geoff Dyer received the Somerset Maugham Award[16].
- Geoff Dyer received the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize[17].
- Geoff Dyer received the E. M. Forster Award[18].
- Geoff Dyer received the Windham–Campbell Literature Prizes[19].
- Geoff Dyer received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
- Geoff Dyer received the Infinity Awards[21].
- Geoff Dyer was a member of Royal Society of Literature[22].
- Geoff Dyer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Geoff Dyer is recorded as male[24].
- Geoff Dyer's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Geoff Dyer's genre is essay[26].
- Geoff Dyer's Commons category is recorded as Geoff Dyer[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1958-06-05[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7f8b9eae-1a41-44b6-8595-7444ef8f6614[31]
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Origins and Family
Born in Cheltenham[2], Geoff Dyer… he was born on June 5, 1958[3]. English was his native language[12].
Education
Geoff Dyer was educated at Corpus Christi College[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], author[6], music journalist[7], and novelist[8]. Geoff Dyer's field of work was jazz[13].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Geoff Dyer is But Beautiful: A Book About Jazz[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Somerset Maugham Award[16], a literary award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1947[34]; Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize[17], an award[35], founded in 2000[36]; E. M. Forster Award[18], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1972[39]; Windham–Campbell Literature Prizes[19], a literary award[40], in United States[41], founded in 2011[42]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44]; and Infinity Awards[21], an award[45].
Personal Life
Among Geoff Dyer's spouses was Rebecca Wilson[10].
Why It Matters
Geoff Dyer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,130 views/month, #7,128 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Geoff Dyer born?
Born in Cheltenham[2].
Who was Geoff Dyer married to?
Geoff Dyer's spouses include Rebecca Wilson[10].
What did Geoff Dyer do for work?
Geoff Dyer worked as writer[4], journalist[5], author[6], music journalist[7], and novelist[8].
Where did Geoff Dyer go to school?
Geoff Dyer was educated at Corpus Christi College[14].
What awards did Geoff Dyer receive?
Honors received include Somerset Maugham Award[16], Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize[17], E. M. Forster Award[18], and Windham–Campbell Literature Prizes[19].