Leonard Woolf

English political theorist, author, publisher and civil servant (1880-1969)
Person human Q703935
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Leonard Woolf

Summary

Leonard Woolf is a human[1]. Born in Kensington[2], he… he was born on +1880-11-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Sussex[4]. He died on +1969-08-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], editor[7], novelist[8], painter[9], and publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (566 views/month, #6,735 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kensington[2], Leonard Woolf…
  • Leonard Woolf passed away in Sussex[4].
  • Leonard Woolf passed away in Rodmell[12].
  • Leonard Woolf was born on +1880-11-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Leonard Woolf died on +1969-08-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Leonard Woolf's father was Sidney Woolf[13].
  • Leonard Woolf's mother was Marie de Jongh[14].
  • Leonard Woolf was married to Virginia Woolf[15].
  • Leonard Woolf held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • British English was Leonard Woolf's native language[17].
  • Leonard Woolf's professions included writer[6].
  • Leonard Woolf's professions included editor[7].
  • Leonard Woolf worked as a novelist[8].
  • Leonard Woolf's professions included painter[9].
  • Leonard Woolf worked as a publisher[10].
  • Leonard Woolf's professions included journalist[18].
  • Leonard Woolf was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • Leonard Woolf's education included a stint at St Paul's School[20].
  • Leonard Woolf was a member of Cambridge Apostles[21].
  • Leonard Woolf's image is recorded as Virginia Woolf (3)-2.jpg[22].
  • Leonard Woolf is recorded as male[23].
  • Leonard Woolf's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Leonard Woolf was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].
  • Leonard Woolf's movement is recorded as Bloomsbury Group[26].
  • Leonard Woolf's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110353422[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonard Woolf's place of birth was Kensington[2]. He was born on +1880-11-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sidney Woolf[13]. His mother was Marie de Jongh[14]. British English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and St Paul's School[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1509[34], headquartered in London[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], editor[7], novelist[8], painter[9], publisher[10], and journalist[18].

Personal Life

Leonard Woolf was married to Virginia Woolf[15]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].

Death and Burial

Leonard Woolf died on +1969-08-14T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Sussex[4], a historic county of England[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Rodmell[12], a village[38], in United Kingdom[39].

Why It Matters

Leonard Woolf ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (566 views/month, #6,735 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Leonard Woolf born?

Born in Kensington[2], Leonard Woolf…

Where did Leonard Woolf die?

Leonard Woolf died in Sussex[4].

Who were Leonard Woolf's parents?

Leonard Woolf's father was Sidney Woolf[13]. Leonard Woolf's mother was Marie de Jongh[14].

Who was Leonard Woolf married to?

Leonard Woolf's spouses include Virginia Woolf[15].

What did Leonard Woolf do for work?

Leonard Woolf worked as writer[6], editor[7], novelist[8], painter[9], and publisher[10].

Where did Leonard Woolf go to school?

Leonard Woolf was educated at Trinity College[19] and St Paul's School[20].

References

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  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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