Willa Muir

Scottish novelist, essayist and translator
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Willa Muir

Summary

Willa Muir is a human[1]. She was born in Montrose[2]. She was born on March 13, 1890[3]. She passed away in Dunoon[4]. She died on May 22, 1970[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], and novelist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montrose[2], Willa Muir…
  • Willa Muir passed away in Dunoon[4].
  • Willa Muir was born on March 13, 1890[3].
  • Willa Muir died on May 22, 1970[5].
  • Willa Muir was married to Edwin Muir[11].
  • Willa Muir held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Willa Muir held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Willa Muir's professions included linguist[6].
  • Willa Muir worked as a translator[7].
  • Willa Muir's professions included writer[8].
  • Willa Muir's professions included novelist[9].
  • Willa Muir's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[14].
  • Willa Muir received the Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[15].
  • Willa Muir is recorded as female[16].
  • Willa Muir's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Willa Muir's given name is recorded as Willa[18].
  • Willa Muir's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Willa Muir's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Montrose[2], Willa Muir… she was born on March 13, 1890[3].

Education

Willa Muir's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].

Recognition

Willa Muir received the Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[15].

Personal Life

Willa Muir was married to Edwin Muir[11].

Death and Burial

Willa Muir died on May 22, 1970[5]. She passed away in Dunoon[4].

Why It Matters

Willa Muir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Willa Muir born?

Willa Muir was born in Montrose[2].

Where did Willa Muir die?

Willa Muir died in Dunoon[4].

Who was Willa Muir married to?

Willa Muir's spouses include Edwin Muir[11].

What did Willa Muir do for work?

Willa Muir worked as linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Willa Muir go to school?

Willa Muir was educated at University of St Andrews[14].

What awards did Willa Muir receive?

Honors received include Johann Heinrich Voß Prize for Translation[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Dunoon
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, English
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