Hugh Walpole

British writer (1884-1941)
Person human Q548004
Hugh Walpole
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Hugh Walpole

Summary

Hugh Walpole is a human[1]. He was born in Auckland[2]. He was born on March 13, 1884[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 1, 1941[5]. He worked as an author[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and prose writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (380 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Walpole was born in Auckland[2].
  • Hugh Walpole passed away in London[4].
  • Hugh Walpole was born on March 13, 1884[3].
  • Hugh Walpole died on June 1, 1941[5].
  • Burial took place at Cumbria[11].
  • Hugh Walpole's father was George Walpole[12].
  • Hugh Walpole's mother was Mildred Helen Barham[13].
  • Hugh Walpole held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Hugh Walpole held citizenship in New Zealand[15].
  • Hugh Walpole worked as an author[6].
  • Hugh Walpole's professions included novelist[7].
  • Hugh Walpole's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Hugh Walpole's professions included prose writer[9].
  • Hugh Walpole's field of work was literary activity[16].
  • Hugh Walpole's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[17].
  • Hugh Walpole's education included a stint at Durham School[18].
  • Hugh Walpole was educated at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School[19].
  • Hugh Walpole received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[20].
  • Hugh Walpole received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Hugh Walpole was a member of Bibliographical Society[22].
  • Hugh Walpole is recorded as male[23].
  • Hugh Walpole's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hugh Walpole's genre is short novel[25].
  • Hugh Walpole's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Walpole[26].
  • Hugh Walpole's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Walpole was born in Auckland[2]. He was born on March 13, 1884[3]. His father was George Walpole[12]. His mother was Mildred Helen Barham[13].

Education

Educated at Emmanuel College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1584[30]; Durham School[18], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1414[33]; and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School[19], a grammar school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1624[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and prose writer[9]. Hugh Walpole's field of work was literary activity[16].

Recognition

Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[20], a literary award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1919[39] and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1300[42].

Death and Burial

Hugh Walpole died on June 1, 1941[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[43]. He is buried at Cumbria[11].

Why It Matters

Hugh Walpole ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (380 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Walpole born?

Hugh Walpole's place of birth was Auckland[2].

Where did Hugh Walpole die?

Hugh Walpole passed away in London[4].

Who were Hugh Walpole's parents?

Hugh Walpole's father was George Walpole[12]. Hugh Walpole's mother was Mildred Helen Barham[13].

What did Hugh Walpole do for work?

Hugh Walpole worked as author[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and prose writer[9].

Where did Hugh Walpole go to school?

Hugh Walpole was educated at Emmanuel College[17], Durham School[18], and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School[19].

What awards did Hugh Walpole receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[20] and Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Hugh, Seymour
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