Thom Gunn
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Summary
Thom Gunn was born on August 29, 1929[1], in Gravesend[2]. He died on April 25, 2004[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (671 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 24, 2004[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Employer: University of California, Berkeley[10]
- Educated at: Trinity College[11], Stanford University[12], University College School[13]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[14], MacArthur Fellows Program[15], Lambda Literary Award[16], Shelley Memorial Award[17], Somerset Maugham Award[18]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], American Academy of Arts and Letters[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Sexual orientation: gay[22]
- Archives at: University of Maryland Libraries[23]
- Family name: Gunn[24]
- Given name: Thom[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Birth name: William Guinneach Gunn[27]
- Name in native language: Thom Gunn[28]
Why It Matters
Thom Gunn has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Thom Gunn born?
Thom Gunn was born in Gravesend[2].
Where did Thom Gunn die?
Thom Gunn passed away in San Francisco[4].
What did Thom Gunn do for work?
Thom Gunn worked as a writer[5] and poet[6].
Where did Thom Gunn go to school?
Thom Gunn was educated at Trinity College[11], Stanford University[12], and University College School[13].
What awards did Thom Gunn receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], MacArthur Fellows Program[15], Lambda Literary Award[16], and Shelley Memorial Award[17].