Vera Brittain
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Summary
Vera Brittain was born on December 29, 1893[1], in Newcastle-under-Lyme[2]. She died on March 29, 1970[3], in Wimbledon[4]. She worked as a nurse[5], writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and women's rights activist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,754 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Granezza British Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: George Catlin[12]
- Child: Shirley Williams[13], John Edward Jocelyn Brittain Catlin[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: pacifist[16], journalist[17], peace activist[18], suffragist[19]
- Field of work: poetry[20], Voluntary Aid Detachment[21]
- Educated at: Somerville College[22]
- Notable work: Testament of Youth[23]
- Member of: Six Point Group[24], World Committee of Women Against War and Fascism[25], Voluntary Aid Detachment[26]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Vera Brittain[29]
- Unmarried partner: Roland Leighton[30]
- Archives at: McMaster University Library[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32]
- Family name: Brittain[33]
- Given name: Vera[34]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Sibling: Edward Brittain[37]
Why It Matters
Vera Brittain has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Works attributed to her include Testament of Youth[40], a written work[41].
FAQs
Where was Vera Brittain born?
Vera Brittain's place of birth was Newcastle-under-Lyme[2].
Where did Vera Brittain die?
Vera Brittain died in Wimbledon[4].
Who was Vera Brittain married to?
Vera Brittain's spouses include George Catlin[12].
What did Vera Brittain do for work?
Vera Brittain worked as a nurse[5], writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], and women's rights activist[9].
Where did Vera Brittain go to school?
Vera Brittain was educated at Somerville College[22].