Lucy Hughes-Hallett

British cultural historian, biographer, critic
Person human Q16151598
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Lucy Hughes-Hallett

Summary

Lucy Hughes-Hallett is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on December 7, 1951[3]. She worked as a biographer[4], cultural historian[5], literary critic[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's place of birth was London[2].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett was born on December 7, 1951[3].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's father was Michael Wyndham Norton Hughes-Hallett[9].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's mother was Penelope Anne Fairbairn[10].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett worked as a biographer[4].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett worked as a cultural historian[5].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett worked as a literary critic[6].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's professions included writer[7].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's field of work was cultural history[12].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's education included a stint at University of London[13].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett received the Baillie Gifford Prize[14].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett was a member of Royal Society of Literature[16].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett is recorded as female[17].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's family name is recorded as Hughes-Hallett[19].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's given name is recorded as Lucy[20].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's official website is recorded as https://lucyhugheshallett.com/[21].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's nominated for is recorded as Baillie Gifford Prize[22].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[24].
  • Lucy Hughes-Hallett's has written for is recorded as TheGuardian.com[25].

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Origins and Family

Lucy Hughes-Hallett's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on December 7, 1951[3]. Her father was Michael Wyndham Norton Hughes-Hallett[9]. Her mother was Penelope Anne Fairbairn[10].

Education

Lucy Hughes-Hallett was educated at University of London[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biographer[4], cultural historian[5], literary critic[6], and writer[7]. Lucy Hughes-Hallett's field of work was cultural history[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Baillie Gifford Prize[14], an award[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1999[28] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Why It Matters

Lucy Hughes-Hallett ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Lucy Hughes-Hallett born?

Born in London[2], Lucy Hughes-Hallett…

Who were Lucy Hughes-Hallett's parents?

Lucy Hughes-Hallett's father was Michael Wyndham Norton Hughes-Hallett[9]. Lucy Hughes-Hallett's mother was Penelope Anne Fairbairn[10].

What did Lucy Hughes-Hallett do for work?

Lucy Hughes-Hallett worked as biographer[4], cultural historian[5], literary critic[6], and writer[7].

Where did Lucy Hughes-Hallett go to school?

Lucy Hughes-Hallett was educated at University of London[13].

What awards did Lucy Hughes-Hallett receive?

Honors received include Baillie Gifford Prize[14] and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . thebailliegiffordprize.co.uk. thebailliegiffordprize.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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