Helen Gardner

English literary critic and academic (1908–1986)
Person human Q5702334
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Summary

Helen Gardner was born on February 13, 1908[1], in Finchley[2]. She died on June 4, 1986[3], in Bicester[4]. She worked as a literary critic[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
  • Employer: University of Birmingham[9]
  • Educated at: St Hilda's College[10], North London Collegiate School[11]
  • Notable work: New Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1950[12]
  • Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Fellow of the British Academy[14], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], American Philosophical Society[17]
  • Sex or gender: female[18]
  • Commons category: Helen Gardner (critic)[19]
  • Family name: Gardner[20]
  • Given name: Helen[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]

Why It Matters

Helen Gardner has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Helen Gardner born?

Helen Gardner's place of birth was Finchley[2].

Where did Helen Gardner die?

Helen Gardner died in Bicester[4].

What did Helen Gardner do for work?

Helen Gardner worked as a literary critic[5].

Where did Helen Gardner go to school?

Helen Gardner was educated at St Hilda's College[10] and North London Collegiate School[11].

What awards did Helen Gardner receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Fellow of the British Academy[14], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  20. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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