Humphrey Carpenter

Summary

Humphrey Carpenter is a human^[1]. Born in Oxford^[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1946^[3]. He died in Oxford^[4]. He died on January 4, 2005^[5]. He worked as a critic^[6], jazz musician^[7], novelist^[8], radio personality^[9], and biographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Humphrey Carpenter's place of birth was Oxford^[2].
• Humphrey Carpenter passed away in Oxford^[4].
• Humphrey Carpenter was born on April 29, 1946^[3].
• Humphrey Carpenter died on January 4, 2005^[5].
• Burial took place at Wolvercote Cemetery^[12].
• Humphrey Carpenter's father was Harry Carpenter^[13].
• Humphrey Carpenter's mother was Urith Trevelyan^[14].
• Among Humphrey Carpenter's spouses was Mari Christina Prichard^[15].
• A child of Humphrey Carpenter was Clare Nia Carpenter^[16].
• A child of Humphrey Carpenter was Katherine Sioned Carpenter^[17].
• Humphrey Carpenter held citizenship in United Kingdom^[18].
• Humphrey Carpenter worked as a critic^[6].
• Humphrey Carpenter's professions included jazz musician^[7].
• Humphrey Carpenter worked as a novelist^[8].
• Humphrey Carpenter's professions included radio personality^[9].
• Humphrey Carpenter's professions included biographer^[10].
• Humphrey Carpenter worked as a children's writer^[19].
• Humphrey Carpenter's education included a stint at Keble College^[20].
• Humphrey Carpenter's education included a stint at Dragon School^[21].
• Humphrey Carpenter was educated at Marlborough College^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Humphrey Carpenter is J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography^[23].
• Humphrey Carpenter received the E. M. Forster Award^[24].
• Humphrey Carpenter received the Somerset Maugham Award^[25].
• Humphrey Carpenter received the Duff Cooper Prize^[26].
• Humphrey Carpenter is recorded as male^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1946-04-29^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2005-01-04^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 51481edb-babf-4a90-b79e-0512089a0044^[32]

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Origins and Family

Humphrey Carpenter's place of birth was Oxford^[2]. He was born on April 29, 1946^[3]. His father was Harry Carpenter^[13]. His mother was Urith Trevelyan^[14].

Education

Educated at Keble College^[20], a college of the University of Oxford^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1870^[35], headquartered in Oxford^[36]; Dragon School^[21], an independent school^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1877^[39], headquartered in Oxford^[40]; and Marlborough College^[22], an independent school^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1843^[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include critic^[6], jazz musician^[7], novelist^[8], radio personality^[9], biographer^[10], and children's writer^[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Humphrey Carpenter is J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography^[23].

Recognition

Awards received include E. M. Forster Award^[24], a literary award^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1972^[46]; Somerset Maugham Award^[25], a literary award^[47], in United Kingdom^[48], founded in 1947^[49]; and Duff Cooper Prize^[26], an award^[50], in United Kingdom^[51].

Personal Life

Humphrey Carpenter was married to Mari Christina Prichard^[15]. Children include Clare Nia Carpenter^[16] and Katherine Sioned Carpenter^[17].

Death and Burial

Humphrey Carpenter died on January 4, 2005^[5]. He passed away in Oxford^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[52]. He is buried at Wolvercote Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Humphrey Carpenter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

Works attributed to him include J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography^[55], a written work^[56].

FAQs

Where was Humphrey Carpenter born?

Humphrey Carpenter was born in Oxford^[2].

Where did Humphrey Carpenter die?

Humphrey Carpenter passed away in Oxford^[4].

Who were Humphrey Carpenter's parents?

Humphrey Carpenter's father was Harry Carpenter^[13]. Humphrey Carpenter's mother was Urith Trevelyan^[14].

Who was Humphrey Carpenter married to?

Humphrey Carpenter's spouses include Mari Christina Prichard^[15].

What did Humphrey Carpenter do for work?

Humphrey Carpenter worked as critic^[6], jazz musician^[7], novelist^[8], radio personality^[9], and biographer^[10].

Where did Humphrey Carpenter go to school?

Humphrey Carpenter was educated at Keble College^[20], Dragon School^[21], and Marlborough College^[22].

What awards did Humphrey Carpenter receive?

Honors received include E. M. Forster Award^[24], Somerset Maugham Award^[25], and Duff Cooper Prize^[26].