Patricia Moyes

British mystery writer (1923–2000)
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Summary

Patricia Moyes was born on January 19, 1923[1], in Dublin[2]. She died on August 2, 2000[3], in Virgin Gorda[4]. She worked as a novelist[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], children's writer[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1923[11]
  • Father: Ernest Pakenham-Walsh[12]
  • Mother: Mary Lucy Memmette Gladwell Boyd[13]
  • Spouse: John Moyes[14], John S. Haszard[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
  • Occupation: translator[18], editing staff[19], crime fiction writer[20]
  • Award received: Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[21]
  • Sex or gender: female[22]
  • Genre: detective fiction[23]
  • Military branch: Royal Air Force[24]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[25]
  • Family name: Moyes[26]
  • Given name: Patricia[27]
  • Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Play[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Start of work period: 1959[30]
  • Writing language: English[31]

Why It Matters

Patricia Moyes has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Patricia Moyes born?

Patricia Moyes was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Patricia Moyes die?

Patricia Moyes died in Virgin Gorda[4].

Who were Patricia Moyes's parents?

Patricia Moyes's father was Ernest Pakenham-Walsh[12]. Patricia Moyes's mother was Mary Lucy Memmette Gladwell Boyd[13].

Who was Patricia Moyes married to?

Patricia Moyes's spouses include John Moyes[14] and John S. Haszard[15].

What did Patricia Moyes do for work?

Patricia Moyes worked as a novelist[5], screenwriter[6], playwright[7], children's writer[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Patricia Moyes receive?

Honors received include Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[21].

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  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . tonyawards.com. tonyawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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