Kate Grenville
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Summary
Kate Grenville was born on October 14, 1950[1], in Sydney[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], short story writer[5], and teacher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (915 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[8]
- Educated at: University of Technology Sydney[9], Cremorne Girls High School[10]
- Award received: Commonwealth Writers' Prize[11], Women's Prize for Fiction[12], The Australian/Vogel Literary Award[13], honorary doctor of the University of Sydney[14], Officer of the Order of Australia[15], Christina Stead Prize for Fiction[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Genre: historical prose literature[18], essay[19]
- Commons category: Kate Grenville[20]
- Family name: Grenville[21], Gee[22]
- Given name: Kate[23], Catherine[24], Elizabeth[25]
- Official website: http://kategrenville.com.au[26]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Catherine Elizabeth Gee[29]
Why It Matters
Kate Grenville has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Kate Grenville born?
Kate Grenville was born in Sydney[2].
What did Kate Grenville do for work?
Kate Grenville worked as a writer[3], novelist[4], short story writer[5], and teacher[6].
Where did Kate Grenville go to school?
Kate Grenville was educated at University of Technology Sydney[9] and Cremorne Girls High School[10].
What awards did Kate Grenville receive?
Honors received include Commonwealth Writers' Prize[11], Women's Prize for Fiction[12], The Australian/Vogel Literary Award[13], and honorary doctor of the University of Sydney[14].