John Boyne
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Summary
John Boyne was born on April 30, 1971[1], in Dublin[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], journalist[5], short story writer[6], and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,366 views/month, #6,701 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Field of work: literary activity[11], journalism[12]
- Educated at: Trinity College, Dublin[13], University of East Anglia[14], Terenure College[15]
- Notable work: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas[16], A History of Loneliness[17]
- Award received: Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher[18], Prix du roman Fnac[19], Prix Femina étranger[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: John Boyne[22]
- Academic degree: doctorate[23]
- Family name: Boyne[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Official website: https://johnboyne.com[26]
- Work location: Dublin[27]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: John Boyne[30]
- Start of work period: 2000[31]
Why It Matters
John Boyne has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas[34], a literary work[35], founded in 2006[36].
FAQs
Where was John Boyne born?
John Boyne was born in Dublin[2].
What did John Boyne do for work?
John Boyne worked as a writer[3], children's writer[4], journalist[5], short story writer[6], and novelist[7].
Where did John Boyne go to school?
John Boyne was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[13], University of East Anglia[14], and Terenure College[15].
What awards did John Boyne receive?
Honors received include Gustav-Heinemann-Friedenspreis für Kinder- und Jugendbücher[18], Prix du roman Fnac[19], and Prix Femina étranger[20].