Naomi Mitchison
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Summary
Naomi Mitchison was born on November 1, 1897[1], in Edinburgh[2]. She died on January 11, 1999[3], in Carradale[4]. She worked as a nurse[5], poet[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and linguist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (974 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John Scott Haldane[11]
- Mother: Louisa Kathleen Trotter[12]
- Spouse: Dick Mitchison, Baron Mitchison[13]
- Child: Murdoch Mitchison[14], Sonja Lois Mitchison[15], Valentine Harriet Isobel Dione Mitchison[16], Denis Mitchison[17], Avrion Mitchison[18], Geoffrey Mitchison[19]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[20], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21]
- Occupation: novelist[22]
- Field of work: poetry[23]
- Educated at: Dragon School[24]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], honorary doctorate[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Noble title: baron[28]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[29]
- Movement: Scottish Renaissance[30]
- Genre: fantasy[31], history[32], children's literature[33]
- Commons category: Naomi Mitchison[34]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[35], Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Columbia University)[36], National Library of Scotland[37]
- Family name: Haldane[38]
- Given name: Naomi[39]
- Depicted by: (Lady) Naomi Mitchison, 1897 - 1999. Author[40], Naomi Mitchison[41]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[42], Q136187435[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Number of children: 7[45]
- Subject has role: centenarian[46]
Why It Matters
Naomi Mitchison has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Naomi Mitchison born?
Naomi Mitchison's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did Naomi Mitchison die?
Naomi Mitchison passed away in Carradale[4].
Who were Naomi Mitchison's parents?
Naomi Mitchison's father was John Scott Haldane[11]. Naomi Mitchison's mother was Louisa Kathleen Trotter[12].
Who was Naomi Mitchison married to?
Naomi Mitchison's spouses include Dick Mitchison, Baron Mitchison[13].
What did Naomi Mitchison do for work?
Naomi Mitchison worked as a nurse[5], poet[6], writer[7], science fiction writer[8], and linguist[9].
Where did Naomi Mitchison go to school?
Naomi Mitchison was educated at Dragon School[24].
What awards did Naomi Mitchison receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25] and honorary doctorate[26].