Sylvia Wynter
Jamaican writer (born 1928)
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Summary
Sylvia Wynter was born on May 11, 1928[1], in Cuba[2]. She has worked as a playwright[3], novelist[4], critic[5], essayist[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Holguin[9]
- Country of citizenship: Jamaica[10]
- Occupation: actor[11]
- Field of work: essay[12]
- Employer: University of the West Indies[13], Stanford University[14]
- Educated at: King's College London[15]
- Award received: Order of Jamaica[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Given name: Sylvia[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Caribbean and Afro–Latin American Biography[19], A Companion to West Indian Literature[20], Third World Women's Literatures[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- P14750: 78B7-E326-6827-D1E3-9A34[23]
Why It Matters
Sylvia Wynter has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Sylvia Wynter born?
Sylvia Wynter was born in Cuba[2].
What did Sylvia Wynter do for work?
Sylvia Wynter worked as a playwright[3], novelist[4], critic[5], essayist[6], and writer[7].
Where did Sylvia Wynter go to school?
Sylvia Wynter was educated at King's College London[15].
What awards did Sylvia Wynter receive?
Honors received include Order of Jamaica[16].