John Tranter

Australian poet & editor (1943-2023)
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Summary

John Tranter was born on April 29, 1943[1], in Cooma[2]. He died on April 21, 2023[3], in Sydney[4]. He worked as a poet[5], editor[6], and writer[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Australia[9]
  • Educated at: University of Wollongong[10]
  • Award received: Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Residence: Sydney[13]
  • Family name: Tranter[14]
  • Given name: John[15]
  • Official website: http://johntranter.com/[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Writing language: English[18]

FAQs

Where was John Tranter born?

John Tranter's place of birth was Cooma[2].

Where did John Tranter die?

John Tranter passed away in Sydney[4].

What did John Tranter do for work?

John Tranter worked as a poet[5], editor[6], and writer[7].

Where did John Tranter go to school?

John Tranter was educated at University of Wollongong[10].

What awards did John Tranter receive?

Honors received include Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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