Michael Holroyd

writer, biographer
Person human Q1927883
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Michael Holroyd

Summary

Michael Holroyd is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1935[3]. He worked as a biographer[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Michael Holroyd was born in London[2].
  • Michael Holroyd was born on August 27, 1935[3].
  • Among Michael Holroyd's spouses was Margaret Drabble[7].
  • Michael Holroyd held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Michael Holroyd's professions included biographer[4].
  • Michael Holroyd worked as a writer[5].
  • Michael Holroyd was educated at Eton College[9].
  • Michael Holroyd received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[10].
  • Michael Holroyd received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Michael Holroyd received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[12].
  • Michael Holroyd received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13].
  • Michael Holroyd received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • Michael Holroyd was a member of Royal Historical Society[15].
  • Michael Holroyd was a member of Royal Society of Literature[16].
  • Michael Holroyd is recorded as male[17].
  • Michael Holroyd's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Michael Holroyd's family name is recorded as Holroyd[19].
  • Michael Holroyd's given name is recorded as Michael[20].
  • Michael Holroyd's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Holroyd was born in London[2]. He was born on August 27, 1935[3].

Education

Michael Holroyd was educated at Eton College[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biographer[4] and writer[5].

Recognition

Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[10], a literary award[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1919[24]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[25], in United Kingdom[26]; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[12], a fellowship award[27]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; and Knight Bachelor[14], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Personal Life

Michael Holroyd was married to Margaret Drabble[7].

Why It Matters

Michael Holroyd ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (341 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Michael Holroyd born?

Born in London[2], Michael Holroyd…

Who was Michael Holroyd married to?

Michael Holroyd's spouses include Margaret Drabble[7].

What did Michael Holroyd do for work?

Michael Holroyd worked as biographer[4] and writer[5].

Where did Michael Holroyd go to school?

Michael Holroyd was educated at Eton College[9].

What awards did Michael Holroyd receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[10], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[12], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Eminent Victorians. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Eminent Victorians. wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biographer, writer
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