Owen Barfield
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Summary
Owen Barfield was born on November 9, 1898[1], in London[2]. He died on December 14, 1997[3], in Forest Row[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], poet[7], linguist[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,165 views/month, #7,039 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Occupation: lawyer[13]
- Field of work: linguistics[14], philosophy[15], literature[16], literary criticism[17]
- Educated at: Wadham College[18], Highgate School[19]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Movement: Inklings[22]
- Commons category: Owen Barfield[23]
- Family name: Barfield[24]
- Given name: Owen[25], Arthur[26]
- Work location: England[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Name in native language: Owen Barfield[29]
- Writing language: English[30]
Why It Matters
Owen Barfield has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Owen Barfield born?
Owen Barfield's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Owen Barfield die?
Owen Barfield passed away in Forest Row[4].
What did Owen Barfield do for work?
Owen Barfield worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], poet[7], linguist[8], and literary critic[9].
Where did Owen Barfield go to school?
Owen Barfield was educated at Wadham College[18] and Highgate School[19].