Nan Shepherd

(1893 - 1981), Scottish novelist, poet, educator
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Nan Shepherd

Summary

Nan Shepherd is a human[1]. She was born in Peterculter[2]. She was born on +1893-02-11T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Aberdeen[4]. She died on +1981-02-23T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and novelist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nan Shepherd's place of birth was Peterculter[2].
  • Nan Shepherd passed away in Aberdeen[4].
  • Nan Shepherd was born on +1893-02-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nan Shepherd died on +1981-02-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Nan Shepherd died on +1981-02-27T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Nan Shepherd held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Nan Shepherd held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Nan Shepherd worked as a poet[6].
  • Nan Shepherd worked as a writer[7].
  • Nan Shepherd's professions included novelist[8].
  • Nan Shepherd's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[13].
  • Nan Shepherd was educated at Harlaw Academy[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Nan Shepherd is The Living Mountain[15].
  • Nan Shepherd is recorded as female[16].
  • Nan Shepherd's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nan Shepherd is associated with the Scottish Renaissance movement[18].
  • Nan Shepherd's family name is recorded as Shepherd[19].
  • Nan Shepherd's given name is recorded as Nan[20].
  • Nan Shepherd's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Scottish English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Nan Shepherd's place of birth was Peterculter[2]. She was born on +1893-02-11T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Aberdeen[13], a public research university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1495[24], headquartered in Aberdeen[25] and Harlaw Academy[14], a secondary school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1874[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nan Shepherd is The Living Mountain[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1981-02-23T00:00:00Z[5] and +1981-02-27T00:00:00Z[10]. Nan Shepherd died in Aberdeen[4].

Why It Matters

Nan Shepherd ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Nan Shepherd born?

Nan Shepherd was born in Peterculter[2].

Where did Nan Shepherd die?

Nan Shepherd passed away in Aberdeen[4].

What did Nan Shepherd do for work?

Nan Shepherd worked as poet[6], writer[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Nan Shepherd go to school?

Nan Shepherd was educated at University of Aberdeen[13] and Harlaw Academy[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Open Library. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Aberdeen
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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