Jackie Kay
Scottish poet and novelist
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Summary
Jackie Kay was born on November 9, 1961[1], in Edinburgh[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and poet[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,509 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Position held: chancellor[8], The Scots Makar[9]
- Employer: Newcastle University[10]
- Educated at: University of Stirling[11], Bishopbriggs Academy[12]
- Notable work: Trumpet (novel)[13], Darling: New & Selected Poems[14]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[15], Cholmondeley Award[16], Lambda Literary Award[17], Eric Gregory Award[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], BBC 100 Women[21], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Somerset Maugham Award[23], Saltire Awards[24], honorary doctorate[25]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[26], Black Female Professors Forum[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[29]
- Commons category: Jackie Kay[30]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[31]
- Family name: Kay[32]
- Given name: Jacqueline[33], Margaret[34]
- Described by source: Q141756208[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Jacqueline Margaret Kay[37]
- Name in native language: Jackie Kay[38]
Why It Matters
Jackie Kay has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Jackie Kay born?
Jackie Kay was born in Edinburgh[2].
What did Jackie Kay do for work?
Jackie Kay worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], and poet[5].
Where did Jackie Kay go to school?
Jackie Kay was educated at University of Stirling[11] and Bishopbriggs Academy[12].
What awards did Jackie Kay receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[15], Cholmondeley Award[16], Lambda Literary Award[17], and Eric Gregory Award[18].