George MacDonald

Scottish writer and Christian minister (1824–1905)
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George MacDonald
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George MacDonald

Summary

George MacDonald is a human[1]. He was born in Huntly[2]. He was born on December 10, 1824[3]. He passed away in Ashtead[4]. He died on September 18, 1905[5]. He worked as a writer[6], pastor[7], poet[8], novelist[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George MacDonald was born in Huntly[2].
  • George MacDonald died in Ashtead[4].
  • George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824[3].
  • George MacDonald died on September 18, 1905[5].
  • George MacDonald is buried at Bordighera English Cemetery[12].
  • A child of George MacDonald was Greville MacDonald[13].
  • George MacDonald held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • George MacDonald worked as a writer[6].
  • George MacDonald's professions included pastor[7].
  • George MacDonald worked as a poet[8].
  • George MacDonald's professions included novelist[9].
  • George MacDonald worked as a journalist[10].
  • George MacDonald worked as a theologian[15].
  • George MacDonald's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[16].
  • A notable work attributed to George MacDonald is Lilith[17].
  • A notable work attributed to George MacDonald is Phantastes[18].
  • A notable work attributed to George MacDonald is David Elginbrod[19].
  • A notable work attributed to George MacDonald is The Princess and the Goblin[20].
  • A notable work attributed to George MacDonald is At the Back of the North Wind[21].
  • A notable work attributed to George MacDonald is The Gray Wolf[22].
  • George MacDonald's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23].
  • George MacDonald is recorded as male[24].
  • George MacDonald's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George MacDonald's Commons category is recorded as George MacDonald[26].
  • George MacDonald's family name is recorded as MacDonald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George MacDonald was born in Huntly[2]. He was born on December 10, 1824[3].

Education

George MacDonald was educated at University of Aberdeen[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], pastor[7], poet[8], novelist[9], journalist[10], and theologian[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lilith[17], a literary work[28]; Phantastes[18], a literary work[29]; David Elginbrod[19], a literary work[30]; The Princess and the Goblin[20], a literary work[31]; At the Back of the North Wind[21], a literary work[32]; and The Gray Wolf[22], a literary work[33]. Things named for George MacDonald include George MacDonald Medal[34].

Personal Life

A child of George MacDonald was Greville MacDonald[13]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23].

Death and Burial

George MacDonald died on September 18, 1905[5]. He passed away in Ashtead[4]. He is buried at Bordighera English Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

George MacDonald ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #6,592 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

He has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis[37], a writer[38], 1898–1963[39], of United Kingdom[40], awarded the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[41], specialised in writing[42]; J. R. R. Tolkien[43], a linguist[44], 1892–1973[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[47], specialised in literature[48]; and W. H. Auden[49], a poet[50], 1907–1973[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[53].

Works attributed to him include Phantastes[54], a literary work[55]; Lilith[56], a literary work[57]; The Princess and Curdie[58], a literary work[59]; The Princess and the Goblin[60], a literary work[61]; At the Back of the North Wind[62], a literary work[63]; and The Light Princess[64]. Entities named for him include George MacDonald Medal[34].

FAQs

Where was George MacDonald born?

George MacDonald was born in Huntly[2].

Where did George MacDonald die?

George MacDonald passed away in Ashtead[4].

What did George MacDonald do for work?

George MacDonald worked as writer[6], pastor[7], poet[8], novelist[9], and journalist[10].

Where did George MacDonald go to school?

George MacDonald was educated at University of Aberdeen[16].

Who did George MacDonald influence?

George MacDonald has been cited as an influence by C. S. Lewis[37], J. R. R. Tolkien[43], and W. H. Auden[49].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [63] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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