Samuel Selvon
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Samuel Selvon
Summary
Samuel Selvon is a human[1]. Born in San Fernando[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1923[3]. He died in Trinidad[4]. He died on April 16, 1994[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], radio operator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Samuel Selvon was born in San Fernando[2].
- Samuel Selvon passed away in Trinidad[4].
- Samuel Selvon was born on May 20, 1923[3].
- Samuel Selvon died on April 16, 1994[5].
- Samuel Selvon held citizenship in Trinidad and Tobago[12].
- Samuel Selvon's professions included writer[6].
- Samuel Selvon worked as a novelist[7].
- Samuel Selvon's professions included journalist[8].
- Samuel Selvon worked as a radio operator[9].
- Samuel Selvon worked as a university teacher[10].
- Samuel Selvon's field of work was creative writing[13].
- Samuel Selvon's field of work was creative and professional writing[14].
- Among Samuel Selvon's employers was Royal Naval Reserve[15].
- Samuel Selvon was employed by Trinidad and Tobago Guardian[16].
- Samuel Selvon's education included a stint at International Writing Program[17].
- Samuel Selvon was educated at Naparima College[18].
- A notable work attributed to Samuel Selvon is The Lonely Londoners[19].
- Samuel Selvon received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
- Samuel Selvon received the Chaconia Medal[21].
- Samuel Selvon is recorded as male[22].
- Samuel Selvon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Samuel Selvon's Commons category is recorded as Sam Selvon[24].
- Samuel Selvon's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
- The cause of death was respiratory failure[26].
- Samuel Selvon's residence is recorded as London[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Samuel Selvon was born in San Fernando[2]. He was born on May 20, 1923[3].
Education
Educated at International Writing Program[17], an educational institution[28], in United States[29] and Naparima College[18], a school[30], in Trinidad and Tobago[31], founded in 1894[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], radio operator[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include creative writing[13], a field of study[33] and creative and professional writing[14], an academic discipline[34]. Employers include Royal Naval Reserve[15], a military reserve force[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1859[37] and Trinidad and Tobago Guardian[16], a newspaper[38], in Trinidad and Tobago[39], founded in 1917[40], headquartered in Port of Spain[41].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Samuel Selvon is The Lonely Londoners[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], a fellowship grant[42], in United States[43], founded in 1925[44] and Chaconia Medal[21], an award[45], in Trinidad and Tobago[46], founded in 1969[47].
Death and Burial
Samuel Selvon died on April 16, 1994[5]. He died in Trinidad[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[26].
Why It Matters
Samuel Selvon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Samuel Selvon born?
Born in San Fernando[2], Samuel Selvon…
Where did Samuel Selvon die?
Samuel Selvon passed away in Trinidad[4].
What did Samuel Selvon do for work?
Samuel Selvon worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], radio operator[9], and university teacher[10].
Where did Samuel Selvon go to school?
Samuel Selvon was educated at International Writing Program[17] and Naparima College[18].
What awards did Samuel Selvon receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20] and Chaconia Medal[21].