Michael Longley
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Summary
Michael Longley was born on July 27, 1939[1], in Belfast[2]. He died on January 22, 2025[3], in Belfast[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (796 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Edna Longley[9]
- Child: Sarah Longley[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: Trinity College, Dublin[12], Royal Belfast Academical Institution[13]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Cholmondeley Award[15], Eric Gregory Award[16], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], T. S. Eliot Prize[19], Hawthornden Prize[20], AWB Vincent Literary Award[21], PEN Pinter Prize[22], Costa Book Award for Poetry[23], Librex Montale Prize[24], Griffin Poetry Prize[25], honorary doctorate[26]
- Member of: Aosdána[27], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28], Royal Society of Literature[29], The Belfast Group[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[32]
- Family name: Longley[33]
- Given name: Michael[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: Michael Longley[36]
Why It Matters
Michael Longley has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Michael Longley born?
Michael Longley was born in Belfast[2].
Where did Michael Longley die?
Michael Longley died in Belfast[4].
Who was Michael Longley married to?
Michael Longley's spouses include Edna Longley[9].
What did Michael Longley do for work?
Michael Longley worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and teacher[7].
Where did Michael Longley go to school?
Michael Longley was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[12] and Royal Belfast Academical Institution[13].
What awards did Michael Longley receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Cholmondeley Award[15], Eric Gregory Award[16], and King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[17].