James Wood
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Summary
James Wood is a human[1]. Born in Durham[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1965[3]. He worked as a writer[4], literary critic[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,721 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- James Wood was born in Durham[2].
- James Wood was born on November 1, 1965[3].
- Among James Wood's spouses was Claire Messud[8].
- James Wood held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
- James Wood's professions included writer[4].
- James Wood's professions included literary critic[5].
- James Wood's professions included university teacher[6].
- James Wood held the position of Booker Prize judge[10].
- Among James Wood's employers was Harvard University[11].
- James Wood was employed by The Guardian[12].
- James Wood was employed by The New Yorker[13].
- James Wood was educated at Eton College[14].
- James Wood's education included a stint at Jesus College[15].
- James Wood was educated at Chorister School[16].
- A notable work attributed to James Wood is The book against God (novel)[17].
- James Wood received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18].
- James Wood received the Berlin Prize[19].
- James Wood received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
- James Wood was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- James Wood was a member of Royal Society of Literature[22].
- James Wood is recorded as male[23].
- James Wood's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- James Wood's family name is recorded as Wood[25].
- James Wood's given name is recorded as James[26].
- James Wood's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].
Body
Origins and Family
James Wood was born in Durham[2]. He was born on November 1, 1965[3].
Education
Educated at Eton College[14], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Jesus College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1496[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Chorister School[16], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1400[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], literary critic[5], and university teacher[6]. Employers include Harvard University[11], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41]; The Guardian[12], a daily newspaper[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1821[44], headquartered in London[45]; and The New Yorker[13], a magazine[46], in United States[47], founded in 1925[48], headquartered in New York City[49]. James Wood held the position of Booker Prize judge[10].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James Wood is The book against God (novel)[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Berlin Prize[19], a fellowship grant[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1998[54]; and Guggenheim Fellowship[20], a fellowship grant[55], in United States[56], founded in 1925[57].
Personal Life
James Wood was married to Claire Messud[8].
Why It Matters
James Wood ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,721 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was James Wood born?
James Wood's place of birth was Durham[2].
Who was James Wood married to?
James Wood's spouses include Claire Messud[8].
What did James Wood do for work?
James Wood worked as writer[4], literary critic[5], and university teacher[6].
Where did James Wood go to school?
James Wood was educated at Eton College[14], Jesus College[15], and Chorister School[16].
What awards did James Wood receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], Berlin Prize[19], and Guggenheim Fellowship[20].