Judith Wright
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Summary
Judith Wright was born on May 31, 1915[1], in Armidale[2]. She died on June 26, 2000[3], in Canberra[4]. She worked as a poet[5], human rights defender[6], writer[7], historian[8], and literary critic[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (805 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 25, 2000[11]
- Father: Phillip Wright[12]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[13]
- Occupation: environmentalist[14]
- Field of work: poetry[15]
- Educated at: University of Sydney[16]
- Award received: King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[17], Christopher Brennan Award[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Judith Wright[20]
- Family name: Wright[21], McKinney[22]
- Given name: Judith[23], Arundell[24]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Different from: Judith Wright[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Judith Wright include Wright[29], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[30], in Australia[31], founded in 2009[32].
Why It Matters
Judith Wright has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for her include Wright[29], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[30], in Australia[31], founded in 2009[32].
FAQs
Where was Judith Wright born?
Judith Wright was born in Armidale[2].
Where did Judith Wright die?
Judith Wright died in Canberra[4].
Who were Judith Wright's parents?
Judith Wright's father was Phillip Wright[12].
What did Judith Wright do for work?
Judith Wright worked as a poet[5], human rights defender[6], writer[7], historian[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Judith Wright go to school?
Judith Wright was educated at University of Sydney[16].
What awards did Judith Wright receive?
Honors received include King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[17] and Christopher Brennan Award[18].