Margaret Forster

British writer (1938–2016)
Person human Q527146
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Margaret Forster

Summary

Margaret Forster is a human[1]. She was born in Carlisle[2]. She was born on May 25, 1938[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on February 8, 2016[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Margaret Forster was born in Carlisle[2].
  • Margaret Forster died in London[4].
  • Margaret Forster was born on May 25, 1938[3].
  • Margaret Forster died on February 8, 2016[5].
  • Among Margaret Forster's spouses was Hunter Davies[12].
  • A child of Margaret Forster was Caitlin Davies[13].
  • Margaret Forster held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Margaret Forster's professions included journalist[6].
  • Margaret Forster worked as a novelist[7].
  • Margaret Forster's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Margaret Forster's professions included writer[9].
  • Margaret Forster worked as a literary critic[10].
  • Margaret Forster's professions included biographer[15].
  • Margaret Forster held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].
  • Margaret Forster was educated at Somerville College[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Margaret Forster is Diary of an Ordinary Woman[18].
  • Margaret Forster received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].
  • Margaret Forster was a member of Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Margaret Forster is recorded as female[21].
  • Margaret Forster's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Margaret Forster's archives at is recorded as British Library[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Margaret Forster's family name is recorded as Forster[25].
  • Margaret Forster's given name is recorded as Margaret[26].
  • Margaret Forster's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Carlisle[2], Margaret Forster… she was born on May 25, 1938[3].

Education

Margaret Forster was educated at Somerville College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], literary critic[10], and biographer[15]. Margaret Forster held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Margaret Forster is Diary of an Ordinary Woman[18].

Recognition

Margaret Forster received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].

Personal Life

Among Margaret Forster's spouses was Hunter Davies[12]. A child of her was Caitlin Davies[13].

Death and Burial

Margaret Forster died on February 8, 2016[5]. She passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Margaret Forster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Forster born?

Margaret Forster was born in Carlisle[2].

Where did Margaret Forster die?

Margaret Forster passed away in London[4].

Who was Margaret Forster married to?

Margaret Forster's spouses include Hunter Davies[12].

What did Margaret Forster do for work?

Margaret Forster worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Margaret Forster go to school?

Margaret Forster was educated at Somerville College[17].

What awards did Margaret Forster receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . searcharchives.bl.uk. Retrieved . searcharchives.bl.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . literature.britishcouncil.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . bbc.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . Open Library. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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