T. H. White
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Summary
T. H. White was born on May 29, 1906[1], in Mumbai[2]. He died on January 17, 1964[3], in Piraeus[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], science fiction writer[8], and satirist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,814 views/month, #6,966 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: First Cemetery of Athens[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Educated at: Cheltenham College[14], Queens' College[15]
- Notable work: The Sword in the Stone[16]
- Award received: Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[19]
- Genre: fantasy[20], historical prose literature[21]
- Commons category: T. H. White[22]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[23]
- Cause of death: heart failure[24]
- Family name: White[25]
- Given name: Terence[26], Hanbury[27]
- Pseudonym: James Aston[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Terence Hanbury White[32]
Why It Matters
T. H. White has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Moorcock[35], a novelist[36], b. 1939[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[39], specialised in fantasy literature[40] and Evan Hunter[41], a novelist[42], 1926–2005[43], of United States[44], awarded the Riverton International Honour Prize[45], specialised in literature[46].
Works attributed to him include The Once and Future King[47], a novel series[48] and The Sword in the Stone[49], a literary work[50].
FAQs
Where was T. H. White born?
T. H. White's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
Where did T. H. White die?
T. H. White died in Piraeus[4].
What did T. H. White do for work?
T. H. White worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], science fiction writer[8], and satirist[9].
Where did T. H. White go to school?
T. H. White was educated at Cheltenham College[14] and Queens' College[15].
What awards did T. H. White receive?
Honors received include Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel[17].
Who did T. H. White influence?
T. H. White has been cited as an influence by Michael Moorcock[35] and Evan Hunter[41].