Polly Samson

English novelist, lyricist and journalist
Person human Q281036
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Polly Samson was born on April 29, 1962, in London [1]. She holds citizenship in the United Kingdom . Her professional roles include lyricist, journalist, writer, novelist, songwriter, and poet [2].

Her work spans the fields of journalism, literature, poetry, and lyrics [2]. She has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature [3]. Samson is the parent of Romany Gilmour [4].

Polly Samson

Summary

Polly Samson is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on April 29, 1962[3]. She worked as a lyricist[4], journalist[5], writer[6], novelist[7], and songwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,653 views/month, #6,548 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Polly Samson was born in London[2].
  • Polly Samson was born on April 29, 1962[3].
  • Polly Samson's mother was Esther Cheo Ying[10].
  • Polly Samson was married to David Gilmour[11].
  • A child of Polly Samson was Romany Gilmour[12].
  • Polly Samson held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Polly Samson worked as a lyricist[4].
  • Polly Samson's professions included journalist[5].
  • Polly Samson worked as a writer[6].
  • Polly Samson worked as a novelist[7].
  • Polly Samson's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Polly Samson's professions included poet[14].
  • Polly Samson's field of work was journalism[15].
  • Polly Samson's field of work was literature[16].
  • Polly Samson's field of work was poetry[17].
  • Polly Samson's field of work was lyrics[18].
  • Polly Samson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].
  • Polly Samson is recorded as female[20].
  • Polly Samson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Polly Samson's Commons category is recorded as Polly Samson[22].
  • Polly Samson's unmarried partner is recorded as Heathcote Williams[23].
  • Polly Samson's residence is recorded as West Sussex[24].
  • Polly Samson's family name is recorded as Samson[25].
  • Polly Samson's given name is recorded as Polly[26].
  • Polly Samson's given name is recorded as Anne[27].

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Origins and Family

Polly Samson's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on April 29, 1962[3]. Her mother was Esther Cheo Ying[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[4], journalist[5], writer[6], novelist[7], songwriter[8], and poet[14]. Fields of work include journalism[15], an industry[28]; literature[16], a type of arts[29]; poetry[17], a literary form[30]; and lyrics[18], a song component[31].

Recognition

Polly Samson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].

Personal Life

Among Polly Samson's spouses was David Gilmour[11]. A child of her was Romany Gilmour[12].

Why It Matters

Polly Samson ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,653 views/month, #6,548 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Polly Samson born?

Born in London[2], Polly Samson…

Who were Polly Samson's parents?

Polly Samson's mother was Esther Cheo Ying[10].

Who was Polly Samson married to?

Polly Samson's spouses include David Gilmour[11].

What did Polly Samson do for work?

Polly Samson worked as lyricist[4], journalist[5], writer[6], novelist[7], and songwriter[8].

What awards did Polly Samson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . pollysamson.com. Retrieved . pollysamson.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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