Georgette Heyer
British historical romance and detective fiction novelist (1902–1974)
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Georgette Heyer was born on August 16, 1902 in Wimbledon[1][2][3][4][5] and died on July 4, 1974 at Guy's Hospital[1][2][5][6]. She held United Kingdom citizenship.
Heyer worked as a writer, novelist, and prose writer[6][7]. Her field encompassed prose, historical novel, detective literature, and romance[7].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[9]
- Place of death: London[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Field of work: prose[12], historical novel[13], detective literature[14], romance[15]
- Notable work: literary work[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Family name: Heyer[18]
- Given name: Georgette[19]
- Pseudonym: Georgette Heyer[20]
- Official website: http://www.georgette-heyer.com/[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Georgette Heyer[22]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Commons Creator page: Georgette Heyer[25]
- Name in native language: Georgette Heyer[26]
- Start of work period: 1921[27]
- End of work period: 1974[28]
Why It Matters
Georgette Heyer has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Georgette Heyer born?
Georgette Heyer was born in Wimbledon[2].
Where did Georgette Heyer die?
Georgette Heyer passed away in Guy's Hospital[4].
What did Georgette Heyer do for work?
Georgette Heyer worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], and prose writer[7].