Margaret Laurence
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Summary
Margaret Laurence was born on July 18, 1926[1], in Neepawa[2]. She died on January 5, 1987[3], in Selwyn[4]. She worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,357 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1926[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1987[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Educated at: University of Winnipeg[13]
- Notable work: The Diviners[14]
- Award received: Molson Prize[15], Companion of the Order of Canada[16], Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[17], Person of National Historic Significance[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Genre: children's literature[20]
- Archives at: Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections[21]
- Cause of death: intoxication[22]
- Family name: Laurence[23]
- Given name: Margaret[24]
- Manner of death: suicide[25]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Birth name: Jean Margaret Wemyss Laurence[28]
Why It Matters
Margaret Laurence has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
She has been cited as an influence by Margaret Atwood[31], a writer[32], b. 1939[33], of Canada[34], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[35], specialised in poetry[36].
FAQs
Where was Margaret Laurence born?
Margaret Laurence's place of birth was Neepawa[2].
Where did Margaret Laurence die?
Margaret Laurence passed away in Selwyn[4].
What did Margaret Laurence do for work?
Margaret Laurence worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], children's writer[7], and actor[8].
Where did Margaret Laurence go to school?
Margaret Laurence was educated at University of Winnipeg[13].
What awards did Margaret Laurence receive?
Honors received include Molson Prize[15], Companion of the Order of Canada[16], and Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[17].
Who did Margaret Laurence influence?
Margaret Laurence has been cited as an influence by Margaret Atwood[31].