Peter Lovesey
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Summary
Peter Lovesey was born on September 10, 1936[1], in Whitton[2]. He died on April 10, 2025[3], in Shrewsbury[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], short story writer[6], crime fiction writer[7], writer[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (730 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[12], detective literature[13], historical prose literature[14]
- Educated at: Hampton School[15], University of Reading[16]
- Award received: Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], Anthony Award for Best Novel[18], Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[19], Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[20], Gold Dagger[21], Barry Award for Best Novel[22], Prix du Roman d’Aventures[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: historical mystery[25]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[26]
- Commons category: Peter Lovesey[27]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[28]
- Family name: Lovesey[29]
- Given name: Peter[30]
- Pseudonym: Peter Lear[31]
- Official website: http://peterlovesey.com/[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Nominated for: Dilys Award[34], Dagger of Daggers[35], Barry Award for Best Novel[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Peter (Harmer) Lovesey[38]
- Start of work period: 1970[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
Why It Matters
Peter Lovesey has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Peter Lovesey born?
Peter Lovesey was born in Whitton[2].
Where did Peter Lovesey die?
Peter Lovesey died in Shrewsbury[4].
What did Peter Lovesey do for work?
Peter Lovesey worked as a novelist[5], short story writer[6], crime fiction writer[7], writer[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Peter Lovesey go to school?
Peter Lovesey was educated at Hampton School[15] and University of Reading[16].
What awards did Peter Lovesey receive?
Honors received include Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], Anthony Award for Best Novel[18], Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[19], and Grand Prix de Littérature Policière[20].