Lewis Nkosi
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Summary
Lewis Nkosi was born on December 5, 1936[1], in Durban[2]. He died on September 5, 2010[3], in Johannesburg[4]. He worked as a writer[5], composer[6], journalist[7], photographer[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1936[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 2010[12]
- Spouse: Astrid Starck[13]
- Country of citizenship: South Africa[14]
- Occupation: teacher of literature[15], critic[16], playwright[17], essayist[18]
- Employer: University of Warsaw[19], University of California, Irvine[20], University of Wyoming[21], Ilanga lase Natal[22], Drum[23]
- Educated at: Harvard University[24]
- Award received: Order of Ikhamanga[25], Nieman Fellowship[26], honorary doctorate[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Family name: Nkosi[29]
- Given name: Lewis[30]
- Described at URL: https://literarytourism.co.za/lewis-nkosi/[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[34]
Why It Matters
Lewis Nkosi has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Lewis Nkosi born?
Lewis Nkosi's place of birth was Durban[2].
Where did Lewis Nkosi die?
Lewis Nkosi died in Johannesburg[4].
Who was Lewis Nkosi married to?
Lewis Nkosi's spouses include Astrid Starck[13].
What did Lewis Nkosi do for work?
Lewis Nkosi worked as a writer[5], composer[6], journalist[7], photographer[8], and editor[9].
Where did Lewis Nkosi go to school?
Lewis Nkosi was educated at Harvard University[24].
What awards did Lewis Nkosi receive?
Honors received include Order of Ikhamanga[25], Nieman Fellowship[26], and honorary doctorate[27].