Hugh MacLennan

Canadian writer (1907–1990)
Person human Q2600504
Hugh MacLennan
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Hugh MacLennan

Summary

Hugh MacLennan is a human[1]. Born in Glace Bay[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1907[3]. He died in Montreal[4]. He died on November 9, 1990[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugh MacLennan's place of birth was Glace Bay[2].
  • Hugh MacLennan died in Montreal[4].
  • Hugh MacLennan was born on March 20, 1907[3].
  • Hugh MacLennan died on November 9, 1990[5].
  • Hugh MacLennan died on November 7, 1990[11].
  • Hugh MacLennan held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Hugh MacLennan's professions included journalist[6].
  • Hugh MacLennan worked as a writer[7].
  • Hugh MacLennan's professions included literary critic[8].
  • Hugh MacLennan worked as an essayist[9].
  • Among Hugh MacLennan's employers was McGill University[13].
  • Hugh MacLennan's education included a stint at Princeton University[14].
  • Hugh MacLennan was educated at Dalhousie University[15].
  • Hugh MacLennan's education included a stint at Oriel College[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugh MacLennan is Barometer Rising[17].
  • Hugh MacLennan received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
  • Hugh MacLennan received the Molson Prize[19].
  • Hugh MacLennan received the Companion of the Order of Canada[20].
  • Hugh MacLennan received the Knight of the National Order of Quebec[21].
  • Hugh MacLennan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[22].
  • Hugh MacLennan received the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[23].
  • Hugh MacLennan was a member of Royal Society of Canada[24].
  • Hugh MacLennan is recorded as male[25].
  • Hugh MacLennan's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hugh MacLennan's inventory number is recorded as MS COLL 00053[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh MacLennan's place of birth was Glace Bay[2]. He was born on March 20, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; Dalhousie University[15], a public research university[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Halifax[35]; and Oriel College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1324[38], headquartered in Oxford[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and essayist[9]. Hugh MacLennan was employed by McGill University[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hugh MacLennan is Barometer Rising[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[40], in United States[41], founded in 1925[42]; Molson Prize[19], an award[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1962[45]; Companion of the Order of Canada[20], a grade of an order[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1967[48]; Knight of the National Order of Quebec[21], a grade of an order[49], in Canada[50]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[22], a fellowship award[51], in Canada[52]; and Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[23], a class of award[53], in Canada[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 9, 1990[5] and November 7, 1990[11]. Hugh MacLennan died in Montreal[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh MacLennan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Hugh MacLennan born?

Hugh MacLennan was born in Glace Bay[2].

Where did Hugh MacLennan die?

Hugh MacLennan died in Montreal[4].

What did Hugh MacLennan do for work?

Hugh MacLennan worked as journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and essayist[9].

Where did Hugh MacLennan go to school?

Hugh MacLennan was educated at Princeton University[14], Dalhousie University[15], and Oriel College[16].

What awards did Hugh MacLennan receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], Molson Prize[19], Companion of the Order of Canada[20], and Knight of the National Order of Quebec[21].

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  8. [16] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Glace Bay
    Educated at Princeton University, Dalhousie University, Oriel College
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    Family name MacLennan
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