Nigella Lawson

English food writer and television cook (born 1960)
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Summary

Nigella Lawson was born on January 6, 1960[1], in London[2]. She has worked as a journalist[3], television presenter[4], writer[5], and cook[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: Nigel Lawson[7]
  • Mother: Vanessa Salmon[8]
  • Child: Cosima Thomasina Diamond[9], Bruno Paul Nigel Diamond[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Position held: Booker Prize judge[12]
  • Educated at: Lady Margaret Hall[13], Westminster School[14], Godolphin and Latymer School[15], Queen's Gate School[16]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17]
  • Religion or worldview: atheism[18]
  • Sex or gender: female[19]
  • Unmarried partner: Geoffrey Robertson[20]
  • Honorific prefix: The Honourable[21]
  • Family name: Lawson[22]
  • Given name: Nigella[23], Lucy[24]
  • Official website: http://www.nigella.com/[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26], Italian[27]
  • Birth name: Nigella Lucy Lawson[28]
  • Number of children: 2[29]
  • Start of work period: 1983[30]
  • Sibling: Dominic Lawson[31]

FAQs

Where was Nigella Lawson born?

Nigella Lawson's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Nigella Lawson's parents?

Nigella Lawson's father was Nigel Lawson[7]. Nigella Lawson's mother was Vanessa Salmon[8].

What did Nigella Lawson do for work?

Nigella Lawson worked as a journalist[3], television presenter[4], writer[5], and cook[6].

Where did Nigella Lawson go to school?

Nigella Lawson was educated at Lady Margaret Hall[13], Westminster School[14], Godolphin and Latymer School[15], and Queen's Gate School[16].

What awards did Nigella Lawson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[17].

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