Jonathan Raban

British writer (1942–2023)
Person human Q611828
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Jonathan Raban

Summary

Jonathan Raban is a human[1]. Born in Hempton[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1942[3]. He passed away in Seattle[4]. He died on January 17, 2023[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], travel writer[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jonathan Raban's place of birth was Hempton[2].
  • Jonathan Raban passed away in Seattle[4].
  • Jonathan Raban was born on June 14, 1942[3].
  • Jonathan Raban was born on January 1, 1942[11].
  • Jonathan Raban died on January 17, 2023[5].
  • Jonathan Raban's father was James Raban[12].
  • Jonathan Raban's mother was Monica Sandison[13].
  • Jonathan Raban was married to Caroline Cuthbert[14].
  • Jonathan Raban held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Jonathan Raban's professions included writer[6].
  • Jonathan Raban worked as a novelist[7].
  • Jonathan Raban's professions included travel writer[8].
  • Jonathan Raban's professions included essayist[9].
  • Jonathan Raban was employed by University of East Anglia[16].
  • Jonathan Raban was educated at University of Hull[17].
  • Jonathan Raban was educated at The King's School, Worcester[18].
  • Jonathan Raban was educated at Brockenhurst College[19].
  • Jonathan Raban received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Jonathan Raban received the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award[21].
  • Jonathan Raban received the Heinemann Award[22].
  • Jonathan Raban received the National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction[23].
  • Jonathan Raban was a member of Royal Society of Literature[24].
  • Jonathan Raban is recorded as male[25].
  • Jonathan Raban's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Jonathan Raban's Commons category is recorded as Jonathan Raban[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jonathan Raban was born in Hempton[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 14, 1942[3] and January 1, 1942[11]. His father was James Raban[12]. His mother was Monica Sandison[13].

Education

Educated at University of Hull[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1927[30]; The King's School, Worcester[18], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1541[33]; and Brockenhurst College[19], a college[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1909[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], travel writer[8], and essayist[9]. Jonathan Raban was employed by University of East Anglia[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Thomas Cook Travel Book Award[21], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1980[41]; Heinemann Award[22], a literary award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction[23], a National Book Critics Circle Award[44].

Personal Life

Among Jonathan Raban's spouses was Caroline Cuthbert[14].

Death and Burial

Jonathan Raban died on January 17, 2023[5]. He died in Seattle[4].

Why It Matters

Jonathan Raban ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Jonathan Raban born?

Jonathan Raban was born in Hempton[2].

Where did Jonathan Raban die?

Jonathan Raban passed away in Seattle[4].

Who were Jonathan Raban's parents?

Jonathan Raban's father was James Raban[12]. Jonathan Raban's mother was Monica Sandison[13].

Who was Jonathan Raban married to?

Jonathan Raban's spouses include Caroline Cuthbert[14].

What did Jonathan Raban do for work?

Jonathan Raban worked as writer[6], novelist[7], travel writer[8], and essayist[9].

Where did Jonathan Raban go to school?

Jonathan Raban was educated at University of Hull[17], The King's School, Worcester[18], and Brockenhurst College[19].

What awards did Jonathan Raban receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], Thomas Cook Travel Book Award[21], Heinemann Award[22], and National Book Critics Circle Award in Nonfiction[23].

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  1. [2] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . bookcritics.org. bookcritics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Daily Telegraph. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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