Laurence Anholt

UK-based author/illustrator
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Laurence Anholt

Summary

Laurence Anholt is a human[1]. Born in United Kingdom[2], he… he was born on August 4, 1959[3]. He worked as a writer[4] and illustrator[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in United Kingdom[2], Laurence Anholt…
  • Born in London[7], Laurence Anholt…
  • Laurence Anholt was born on August 4, 1959[3].
  • Laurence Anholt held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Laurence Anholt's professions included writer[4].
  • Laurence Anholt's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Laurence Anholt's field of work was children's literature[9].
  • Laurence Anholt's field of work was young adult literature[10].
  • Laurence Anholt's field of work was detective novel[11].
  • Laurence Anholt's field of work was civil and political rights[12].
  • Laurence Anholt's field of work was civil rights[13].
  • Laurence Anholt was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[14].
  • Laurence Anholt was educated at Falmouth University[15].
  • Laurence Anholt received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[16].
  • Laurence Anholt is recorded as male[17].
  • Laurence Anholt's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Laurence Anholt's given name is recorded as Laurence[19].
  • Laurence Anholt's official website is recorded as https://www.anholt.co.uk/[20].
  • Laurence Anholt's work location is recorded as Devon[21].
  • Laurence Anholt's nominated for is recorded as Nestlé Children's Book Prize[22].
  • Laurence Anholt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Laurence Anholt's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include United Kingdom[2], a sovereign state[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1927[27] and London[7], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30]. Laurence Anholt was born on August 4, 1959[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Arts[14], a national academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1768[33], headquartered in City of Westminster[34] and Falmouth University[15], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1902[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4] and illustrator[5]. Fields of work include children's literature[9], a sub-set of literature[38]; young adult literature[10], a sub-set of literature[39]; detective novel[11], a novel genre[40]; civil and political rights[12]; and civil rights[13].

Recognition

Laurence Anholt received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[16].

Why It Matters

Laurence Anholt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Laurence Anholt born?

Laurence Anholt was born in United Kingdom[2].

What did Laurence Anholt do for work?

Laurence Anholt worked as writer[4] and illustrator[5].

Where did Laurence Anholt go to school?

Laurence Anholt was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[14] and Falmouth University[15].

What awards did Laurence Anholt receive?

Honors received include Nestlé Children's Book Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Q112562225
    Occupation writer, illustrator
    Ndl authority id 00462376
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  3. 8w ago · 東京オリンピック1964 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id 987007453387805171
    Date of birth +1959-08-04T00:00:00Z
    Nominated for Nestlé Children's Book Prize
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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