Kingsley Amis
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Kingsley Amis
Summary
Kingsley Amis is a human[1]. He was born in Clapham Common[2]. He was born on April 16, 1922[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 22, 1995[5]. He worked as a science fiction writer[6], poet[7], short story writer[8], novelist[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,451 views/month, #6,419 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Clapham Common[2], Kingsley Amis…
- Kingsley Amis's place of birth was London[12].
- Kingsley Amis died in London[4].
- Kingsley Amis was born on April 16, 1922[3].
- Kingsley Amis died on October 22, 1995[5].
- Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[13].
- Kingsley Amis's father was William Robert Amis[14].
- Kingsley Amis's mother was Rosa Annie Lucas[15].
- Among Kingsley Amis's spouses was Hilary Bardwell[16].
- Among Kingsley Amis's spouses was Elizabeth Jane Howard[17].
- A child of Kingsley Amis was Martin Amis[18].
- A child of Kingsley Amis was Philip Amis[19].
- A child of Kingsley Amis was Sally Amis[20].
- Kingsley Amis held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- Kingsley Amis is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[22].
- Kingsley Amis worked as a science fiction writer[6].
- Kingsley Amis worked as a poet[7].
- Kingsley Amis worked as a short story writer[8].
- Kingsley Amis worked as a novelist[9].
- Kingsley Amis's professions included literary critic[10].
- Kingsley Amis worked as a writer[23].
- Kingsley Amis's field of work was literary activity[24].
- Kingsley Amis's field of work was prose[25].
- Kingsley Amis's field of work was poetry[26].
- Kingsley Amis's field of work was Q140197632[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Clapham Common[2], a ward or electoral division of the United Kingdom[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[12], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Kingsley Amis was born on April 16, 1922[3]. His father was William Robert Amis[14]. His mother was Rosa Annie Lucas[15]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[22].
Education
Kingsley Amis was educated at St John's College[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include science fiction writer[6], poet[7], short story writer[8], novelist[9], literary critic[10], and writer[23]. Fields of work include literary activity[24]; prose[25], a literary form[34]; poetry[26], a literary form[35]; and Q140197632[27]. Kingsley Amis was employed by Swansea University[36].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Lucky Jim[37] and The Old Devils[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[39], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Cholmondeley Award[42], a poetry award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1966[45]; John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[46], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1973[49]; Booker Prize[50], a literary award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1969[53], headquartered in London[54]; Knight Bachelor[55], a title of honor[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1300[58]; and Somerset Maugham Award[59].
Personal Life
Spouses include Hilary Bardwell[16], 1928–2010[60] and Elizabeth Jane Howard[17], a writer[61], 1923–2014[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[64], specialised in literary activity[65]. Children include Martin Amis[18], a novelist[66], 1949–2023[67], of United Kingdom[68], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[69], specialised in literary activity[70]; Philip Amis[19], a graphic designer[71], b. 1948[72]; and Sally Amis[20], 1954–2000[73], of United Kingdom[74]. Kingsley Amis's religion is recorded as atheism[75].
Death and Burial
Kingsley Amis died on October 22, 1995[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[13].
Why It Matters
Kingsley Amis ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,451 views/month, #6,419 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Works attributed to him include Lucky Jim[78], a written work[79]; Colonel Sun[80], a written work[81]; and The Old Devils[82], a literary work[83].
FAQs
Where was Kingsley Amis born?
Kingsley Amis's place of birth was Clapham Common[2].
Where did Kingsley Amis die?
Kingsley Amis died in London[4].
Who were Kingsley Amis's parents?
Kingsley Amis's father was William Robert Amis[14]. Kingsley Amis's mother was Rosa Annie Lucas[15].
Who was Kingsley Amis married to?
Kingsley Amis's spouses include Hilary Bardwell[16] and Elizabeth Jane Howard[17].
What did Kingsley Amis do for work?
Kingsley Amis worked as science fiction writer[6], poet[7], short story writer[8], novelist[9], and literary critic[10].
Where did Kingsley Amis go to school?
Kingsley Amis was educated at St John's College[33].
What awards did Kingsley Amis receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[39], Cholmondeley Award[42], John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[46], and Booker Prize[50].