Lytton Strachey

English writer (1880–1932)
Person human Q540427
Lytton Strachey
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Lytton Strachey

Summary

Lytton Strachey is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 1, 1880[3]. He died in Berkshire[4]. He died on January 21, 1932[5]. He worked as a poet[6], painter[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,539 views/month, #6,861 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lytton Strachey's place of birth was London[2].
  • Lytton Strachey passed away in Berkshire[4].
  • Lytton Strachey was born on March 1, 1880[3].
  • Lytton Strachey died on January 21, 1932[5].
  • Burial took place at St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna[12].
  • Lytton Strachey's father was Richard Strachey[13].
  • Lytton Strachey's mother was Jane Strachey[14].
  • Lytton Strachey held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Lytton Strachey's professions included poet[6].
  • Lytton Strachey's professions included painter[7].
  • Lytton Strachey's professions included writer[8].
  • Lytton Strachey's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Lytton Strachey worked as a biographer[10].
  • Lytton Strachey's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
  • Lytton Strachey's education included a stint at University of Liverpool[17].
  • Lytton Strachey was educated at Abbotsholme School[18].
  • Lytton Strachey received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[19].
  • Lytton Strachey received the Chancellor's Gold Medal[20].
  • Lytton Strachey was a member of Cambridge Apostles[21].
  • Lytton Strachey is recorded as male[22].
  • Lytton Strachey's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Lytton Strachey is associated with the Bloomsbury Group movement[24].
  • Lytton Strachey's Commons category is recorded as Lytton Strachey[25].
  • Lytton Strachey's unmarried partner is recorded as Duncan Grant[26].
  • Lytton Strachey's unmarried partner is recorded as Roger Senhouse[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Lytton Strachey… he was born on March 1, 1880[3]. His father was Richard Strachey[13]. His mother was Jane Strachey[14].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Liverpool[17], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1903[34], headquartered in Liverpool[35]; and Abbotsholme School[18], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1889[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], painter[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and biographer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[19], a literary award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1919[41] and Chancellor's Gold Medal[20], a poetry award[42].

Death and Burial

Lytton Strachey died on January 21, 1932[5]. He passed away in Berkshire[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[43]. Burial took place at St Andrew's Church, Chew Magna[12].

Why It Matters

Lytton Strachey ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,539 views/month, #6,861 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Lytton Strachey born?

Lytton Strachey's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Lytton Strachey die?

Lytton Strachey died in Berkshire[4].

Who were Lytton Strachey's parents?

Lytton Strachey's father was Richard Strachey[13]. Lytton Strachey's mother was Jane Strachey[14].

What did Lytton Strachey do for work?

Lytton Strachey worked as poet[6], painter[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and biographer[10].

Where did Lytton Strachey go to school?

Lytton Strachey was educated at Trinity College[16], University of Liverpool[17], and Abbotsholme School[18].

What awards did Lytton Strachey receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[19] and Chancellor's Gold Medal[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Eminent Victorians. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Eminent Victorians. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Eminent Victorians. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . theguardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . theguardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . Eminent Victorians. wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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