James Fenton
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Summary
James Fenton was born on April 25, 1949[1], in Lincoln[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], journalist[4], literary critic[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (749 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 25, 1949[9]
- Father: John Fenton[10]
- Mother: Mary Hamilton Ingoldby[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: correspondent[13], opinion journalist[14]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[15], Repton School[16], Chorister School[17]
- Award received: Cholmondeley Award[18], PEN Pinter Prize[19], Eric Gregory Award[20], Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[21], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Fenton[26]
- Given name: James[27]
- Official website: http://jamesfenton.com/[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
Why It Matters
James Fenton has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was James Fenton born?
James Fenton was born in Lincoln[2].
Who were James Fenton's parents?
James Fenton's father was John Fenton[10]. James Fenton's mother was Mary Hamilton Ingoldby[11].
What did James Fenton do for work?
James Fenton worked as a poet[3], journalist[4], literary critic[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].
Where did James Fenton go to school?
James Fenton was educated at Magdalen College[15], Repton School[16], and Chorister School[17].
What awards did James Fenton receive?
Honors received include Cholmondeley Award[18], PEN Pinter Prize[19], Eric Gregory Award[20], and Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize[21].