Irene Adcock

[Robinson] - 1908-2001 - A poet; mother of Fleur Adcock and Marilyn Duckworth. First wife of Cyril John Adcock (1904-1987). Adcock joined the Ambulance Service during the war in England. Began writing ca 1939. Founded the New Zealand Poetry Society i
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Irene Adcock

Summary

Irene Adcock is a human[1]. She was born on +1908-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. She died on +2001-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as a poet[4].

Key Facts

  • Irene Adcock was born on +1908-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Irene Adcock died on +2001-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Among Irene Adcock's spouses was Cyril Adcock[5].
  • A child of Irene Adcock was Fleur Adcock[6].
  • A child of Irene Adcock was Marilyn Duckworth[7].
  • Irene Adcock held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • Irene Adcock's professions included poet[4].
  • Irene Adcock is recorded as female[9].
  • Irene Adcock's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Irene Adcock's given name is recorded as Irene[11].
  • Irene Adcock's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/11qpzyw3w0[12].
  • Irene Adcock's Alexander Turnbull Library ID is recorded as 143877[13].

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Origins and Family

Irene Adcock was born on +1908-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].

Career and Affiliations

Irene Adcock worked as a poet[4].

Personal Life

Irene Adcock was married to Cyril Adcock[5]. Children include Fleur Adcock[6], a poet[14], 1934–2024[15], of New Zealand[16], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], specialised in poetry[18] and Marilyn Duckworth[7], a novelist[19], b. 1935[20], of New Zealand[21], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[22].

Death and Burial

Irene Adcock died on +2001-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].

FAQs

Who was Irene Adcock married to?

Irene Adcock's spouses include Cyril Adcock[5].

What did Irene Adcock do for work?

Irene Adcock worked as poet[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Tiaki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. tiaki.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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