Wilfred Owen
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Summary
Wilfred Owen was born on March 18, 1893[1], in Oswestry[2]. He died on November 4, 1918[3], in Ors[4]. He worked as a writer[5], poet[6], soldier[7], and librettist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,950 views/month, #6,326 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ors Communal Cemetery, Commonwealth Plot[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Educated at: University of Reading[13], Wakeman School[14]
- Award received: Military Cross[15]
- Influenced by: Siegfried Sassoon[16], John Keats[17], Horace[18], William Wordsworth[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: British Army[21]
- Commons category: Wilfred Owen[22]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[23]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[24]
- Family name: Owen[25]
- Given name: Wilfred[26], Edward[27], Salter[28]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Wilfred Edward Salter Owen[31]
Why It Matters
Wilfred Owen has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He has been cited as an influence by Seamus Heaney[34], a playwright[35], 1939–2013[36], of Ireland[37], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[38], specialised in poetry[39].
Works attributed to him include Dulce et Decorum est[40], a narrative poetry[41].
FAQs
Where was Wilfred Owen born?
Wilfred Owen's place of birth was Oswestry[2].
Where did Wilfred Owen die?
Wilfred Owen passed away in Ors[4].
What did Wilfred Owen do for work?
Wilfred Owen worked as a writer[5], poet[6], soldier[7], and librettist[8].
Where did Wilfred Owen go to school?
Wilfred Owen was educated at University of Reading[13] and Wakeman School[14].
What awards did Wilfred Owen receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[15].
Who did Wilfred Owen influence?
Wilfred Owen has been cited as an influence by Seamus Heaney[34].