Jill Murphy

UK children's writer (1949–2021)
Person human Q3543777
Jill Murphy
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Jill Murphy

Summary

Jill Murphy is a human[1]. Born in Merton Park[2], she… she was born on July 5, 1949[3]. She passed away in Truro[4]. She died on August 18, 2021[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], author[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jill Murphy was born in Merton Park[2].
  • Jill Murphy passed away in Truro[4].
  • Jill Murphy was born on July 5, 1949[3].
  • Jill Murphy died on August 18, 2021[5].
  • Jill Murphy held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Jill Murphy's professions included writer[6].
  • Jill Murphy worked as a novelist[7].
  • Jill Murphy's professions included author[8].
  • Jill Murphy worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Jill Murphy's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Jill Murphy worked as an illustrator[13].
  • Jill Murphy's field of work was children's literature[14].
  • Jill Murphy was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[15].
  • Jill Murphy's education included a stint at Ursuline High School Wimbledon[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jill Murphy is The Worst Witch[17].
  • Jill Murphy received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[18].
  • Jill Murphy received the Q131308508[19].
  • Jill Murphy received the Q131308508[20].
  • Jill Murphy received the Q131308508[21].
  • Jill Murphy is recorded as female[22].
  • Jill Murphy's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Jill Murphy's family name is recorded as Murphy[25].
  • Jill Murphy's given name is recorded as Jill[26].
  • Jill Murphy's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jill Murphy was born in Merton Park[2]. She was born on July 5, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[15], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1895[30] and Ursuline High School Wimbledon[16], a high school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1892[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], author[8], children's writer[9], screenwriter[10], and illustrator[13]. Jill Murphy's field of work was children's literature[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jill Murphy is The Worst Witch[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[18], an award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1985[36] and Q131308508[19].

Death and Burial

Jill Murphy died on August 18, 2021[5]. She died in Truro[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Jill Murphy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (270 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

Works attributed to her include The Worst Witch[38], a novel series[39].

FAQs

Where was Jill Murphy born?

Jill Murphy's place of birth was Merton Park[2].

Where did Jill Murphy die?

Jill Murphy passed away in Truro[4].

What did Jill Murphy do for work?

Jill Murphy worked as writer[6], novelist[7], author[8], children's writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Jill Murphy go to school?

Jill Murphy was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[15] and Ursuline High School Wimbledon[16].

What awards did Jill Murphy receive?

Honors received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[18], Q131308508[19], Q131308508[20], and Q131308508[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . curiousbookfans.co.uk. curiousbookfans.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . liguedesfamilles.be. Retrieved . liguedesfamilles.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . liguedesfamilles.be. Retrieved . liguedesfamilles.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . liguedesfamilles.be. Retrieved . liguedesfamilles.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work The Worst Witch
    Given name Jill
    Field of work children's literature
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