Philip Larkin
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Philip Larkin
Summary
Philip Larkin is a human[1]. He was born in Coventry[2]. He was born on August 9, 1922[3]. He passed away in Kingston upon Hull[4]. He died on December 2, 1985[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], librarian[8], novelist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,841 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Philip Larkin's place of birth was Coventry[2].
- Philip Larkin passed away in Kingston upon Hull[4].
- Philip Larkin was born on August 9, 1922[3].
- Philip Larkin died on December 2, 1985[5].
- Burial took place at Cottingham[12].
- Philip Larkin held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Philip Larkin worked as a journalist[6].
- Philip Larkin's professions included poet[7].
- Philip Larkin worked as a librarian[8].
- Philip Larkin worked as a novelist[9].
- Philip Larkin worked as a writer[10].
- Philip Larkin worked as a music journalist[14].
- Philip Larkin's field of work was jazz[15].
- Philip Larkin held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].
- Philip Larkin was employed by University of Hull[17].
- Philip Larkin was employed by University of Leicester[18].
- Philip Larkin's education included a stint at St John's College[19].
- Philip Larkin was educated at King Henry VIII School, Coventry[20].
- Philip Larkin received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
- Philip Larkin received the Cholmondeley Award[22].
- Philip Larkin received the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[23].
- Philip Larkin received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[24].
- Philip Larkin received the Russell Loines Award for Poetry[25].
- Philip Larkin was a member of Royal Society of Literature[26].
- Philip Larkin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Coventry[2], Philip Larkin… he was born on August 9, 1922[3].
Education
Educated at St John's College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and King Henry VIII School, Coventry[20], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1980[34]. Philip Larkin earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], librarian[8], novelist[9], writer[10], and music journalist[14]. Philip Larkin's field of work was jazz[15]. Employers include University of Hull[17], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1927[38] and University of Leicester[18], a university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1921[41], headquartered in Leicester[42]. He held the position of Booker Prize judge[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Cholmondeley Award[22], a poetry award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1966[47]; King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[23], a poetry award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1933[50]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[24], a fellowship award[51], in United Kingdom[52]; and Russell Loines Award for Poetry[25], a poetry award[53].
Death and Burial
Philip Larkin died on December 2, 1985[5]. He passed away in Kingston upon Hull[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[54]. Burial took place at Cottingham[12].
Why It Matters
Philip Larkin ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,841 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Philip Larkin born?
Philip Larkin was born in Coventry[2].
Where did Philip Larkin die?
Philip Larkin died in Kingston upon Hull[4].
What did Philip Larkin do for work?
Philip Larkin worked as journalist[6], poet[7], librarian[8], novelist[9], and writer[10].
Where did Philip Larkin go to school?
Philip Larkin was educated at St John's College[19] and King Henry VIII School, Coventry[20].
What awards did Philip Larkin receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Cholmondeley Award[22], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[23], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[24].