Ruskin Bond
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Summary
Ruskin Bond was born on May 19, 1934[1], in Kasauli[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], screenwriter[4], and children's writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,422 views/month, #6,017 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: India[7], British Raj[8], Dominion of India[9]
- Educated at: Bishop Cotton School[10]
- Notable work: Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra[11]
- Award received: Sahitya Akademi Award in English[12], John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[13], Padma Bhushan[14], Padma Shri in literature and education[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Ruskin Bond[17]
- Family name: Bond[18]
- Given name: Ruskin[19]
- Work location: Mussoorie[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Writing language: English[22]
- P14750: B33E-9F45-E979-30E0-5F3C[23]
Why It Matters
Ruskin Bond has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Ruskin Bond born?
Ruskin Bond was born in Kasauli[2].
What did Ruskin Bond do for work?
Ruskin Bond worked as a writer[3], screenwriter[4], and children's writer[5].
Where did Ruskin Bond go to school?
Ruskin Bond was educated at Bishop Cotton School[10].
What awards did Ruskin Bond receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in English[12], John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[13], Padma Bhushan[14], and Padma Shri in literature and education[15].