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Paul Theroux

American travel writer and novelist
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Summary

Paul Theroux was born on April 10, 1941[1], in Medford[2]. He has worked as a travel writer[3], novelist[4], literary critic[5], professor[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,772 views/month, #5,478 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Albert Eugene Theroux[9]
  • Mother: Anne Dittami[10]
  • Child: Marcel Theroux[11], Louis Theroux[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Occupation: writer[14]
  • Position held: Booker Prize judge[15]
  • Employer: National University of Singapore[16]
  • Educated at: University of Massachusetts Amherst[17], Medford High School[18]
  • Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[19], Patron’s Medal[20], Eagle Scout[21]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[22], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], Peace Corps[24], Writers Guild of America West[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
  • Influenced by: Graham Greene[27], Henry James[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Commons category: Paul Theroux[30]
  • Family name: Theroux[31]
  • Given name: Paul[32]
  • Described by source: Great journeys: travel the world's most spectacular routes[33], Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[34]
  • Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
  • Name in native language: Paul Theroux[37]

Why It Matters

Paul Theroux has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Paul Theroux born?

Paul Theroux's place of birth was Medford[2].

Who were Paul Theroux's parents?

Paul Theroux's father was Albert Eugene Theroux[9]. Paul Theroux's mother was Anne Dittami[10].

What did Paul Theroux do for work?

Paul Theroux worked as a travel writer[3], novelist[4], literary critic[5], professor[6], and screenwriter[7].

Where did Paul Theroux go to school?

Paul Theroux was educated at University of Massachusetts Amherst[17] and Medford High School[18].

What awards did Paul Theroux receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[19], Patron’s Medal[20], and Eagle Scout[21].

Related Entities

Graham Greene Henry James United States University of Massachusetts Amherst

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Davos 2004 List of Participants. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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