Ursula Torday

British writer (1912-1997)
Person human Q283531
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Ursula Torday

Summary

Ursula Torday is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on February 19, 1912[3]. She died in England[4]. She died on March 6, 1997[5]. She worked as a novelist[6] and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ursula Torday's place of birth was London[2].
  • Ursula Torday died in England[4].
  • Ursula Torday was born on February 19, 1912[3].
  • Ursula Torday was born on 1888[9].
  • Ursula Torday died on March 6, 1997[5].
  • Ursula Torday's father was Emil Torday[10].
  • Ursula Torday held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Ursula Torday held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Ursula Torday worked as a novelist[6].
  • Ursula Torday worked as a writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Ursula Torday is Witches' Sabbath[13].
  • Ursula Torday received the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards[14].
  • Ursula Torday is recorded as female[15].
  • Ursula Torday's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ursula Torday's family name is recorded as Torday[17].
  • Ursula Torday's given name is recorded as Ursula[18].
  • Ursula Torday's given name is recorded as Joyce[19].
  • Ursula Torday's pseudonym is recorded as Ursula Torday[20].
  • Ursula Torday's pseudonym is recorded as Paula Allardyce[21].
  • Ursula Torday's pseudonym is recorded as Charity Blackstock[22].
  • Ursula Torday's pseudonym is recorded as Lee Blackstock[23].
  • Ursula Torday's pseudonym is recorded as Charlotte Keppel[24].
  • Ursula Torday's nominated for is recorded as Edgar Awards[25].
  • Ursula Torday's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Ursula Torday's birth name is recorded as Ursula Joyce Torday[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ursula Torday was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 19, 1912[3] and 1888[9]. Her father was Emil Torday[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ursula Torday is Witches' Sabbath[13].

Recognition

Ursula Torday received the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards[14].

Death and Burial

Ursula Torday died on March 6, 1997[5]. She passed away in England[4].

Why It Matters

Ursula Torday ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Ursula Torday born?

Ursula Torday was born in London[2].

Where did Ursula Torday die?

Ursula Torday died in England[4].

Who were Ursula Torday's parents?

Ursula Torday's father was Emil Torday[10].

What did Ursula Torday do for work?

Ursula Torday worked as novelist[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Ursula Torday receive?

Honors received include Romantic Novelists' Association Awards[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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