John Harvey
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Summary
John Harvey was born on December 21, 1938[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], author[4], children's writer[5], screenwriter[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[10], detective literature[11]
- Employer: University of Nottingham[12]
- Educated at: University of Nottingham[13], Goldsmiths, University of London[14], St Aloysius RC College[15]
- Notable work: Charlie Resnick[16]
- Award received: Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], Prix du Polar Européen[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: detective fiction[20]
- Family name: Harvey[21]
- Given name: John[22]
- Pseudonym: John J. McLaglen[23], William S.(William Stuart) Brady[24], J. D. Sandon[25], L. J. Coburn[26], Thom Ryder[27], Jon Hart[28], Jon Barton[29], Terry Lennox[30]
- Official website: http://mellotone.co.uk[31]
- Topic's main category: Q32039859[32]
- Work location: Greater London[33]
- Nominated for: Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
Why It Matters
John Harvey has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was John Harvey born?
John Harvey was born in London[2].
What did John Harvey do for work?
John Harvey worked as a writer[3], author[4], children's writer[5], screenwriter[6], and teacher[7].
Where did John Harvey go to school?
John Harvey was educated at University of Nottingham[13], Goldsmiths, University of London[14], and St Aloysius RC College[15].
What awards did John Harvey receive?
Honors received include Cartier Diamond Dagger[17] and Prix du Polar Européen[18].