Laurens van der Post
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Summary
Laurens van der Post was born on December 13, 1906[1], in Philippolis[2]. He died on December 16, 1996[3], in London[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and farmer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,287 views/month, #7,090 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 15, 1996[11], December 16, 1966[12]
- Father: Christiaan Willem Hendrik van der Post[13]
- Spouse: Ingaret Giffard[14]
- Child: Cari Mostert[15]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[16]
- Educated at: Grey College[17]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[19], Knight Bachelor[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Military branch: British Army[22]
- Commons category: Laurens van der Post[23]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[24]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[26]
- Given name: Laurens[27]
- Relative: William, Prince of Wales[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Laurens van der Post[30]
- Start of work period: 1934[31]
- End of work period: 1996[32]
Why It Matters
Laurens van der Post has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Laurens van der Post born?
Laurens van der Post's place of birth was Philippolis[2].
Where did Laurens van der Post die?
Laurens van der Post died in London[4].
Who were Laurens van der Post's parents?
Laurens van der Post's father was Christiaan Willem Hendrik van der Post[13].
Who was Laurens van der Post married to?
Laurens van der Post's spouses include Ingaret Giffard[14].
What did Laurens van der Post do for work?
Laurens van der Post worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], and farmer[9].
Where did Laurens van der Post go to school?
Laurens van der Post was educated at Grey College[17].
What awards did Laurens van der Post receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[19], and Knight Bachelor[20].