William Boyd
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William Boyd
Summary
William Boyd is a human[1]. He was born in Accra[2]. He was born on March 7, 1952[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film director[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,453 views/month, #6,660 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Accra[2], William Boyd…
- William Boyd was born on March 7, 1952[3].
- William Boyd held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
- William Boyd worked as a screenwriter[4].
- William Boyd worked as a film director[5].
- William Boyd worked as a novelist[6].
- William Boyd's professions included writer[7].
- William Boyd worked as a director[8].
- William Boyd's professions included author[11].
- William Boyd was employed by University of Oxford[12].
- William Boyd's education included a stint at Jesus College[13].
- William Boyd was educated at University of Glasgow[14].
- William Boyd's education included a stint at University of Nice Sophia Antipolis[15].
- William Boyd's education included a stint at Gordonstoun[16].
- William Boyd was educated at University of Côte d'Azur[17].
- A notable work attributed to William Boyd is A Good Man in Africa[18].
- William Boyd received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- William Boyd received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[20].
- William Boyd received the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[21].
- William Boyd received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].
- William Boyd received the Somerset Maugham Award[23].
- William Boyd received the Best of Young British Novelists[24].
- William Boyd was a member of Royal Society of Literature[25].
- William Boyd is recorded as male[26].
- William Boyd's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1952-03-07[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 38286de5-34dd-42f7-b6a6-ee941d2217c5[31]
Body
Origins and Family
William Boyd's place of birth was Accra[2]. He was born on March 7, 1952[3].
Education
Educated at Jesus College[13], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1571[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1451[38], headquartered in Glasgow[39]; University of Nice Sophia Antipolis[15], a university in France[40], in France[41], founded in 1965[42], headquartered in Nice[43]; Gordonstoun[16], a secondary school[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1934[46]; and University of Côte d'Azur[17], a public university[47], in France[48], founded in 2019[49], headquartered in Nice[50].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film director[5], novelist[6], writer[7], director[8], and author[11]. Among William Boyd's employers was University of Oxford[12].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to William Boyd is A Good Man in Africa[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[20], a literary award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1919[55]; John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[21], an award[56], in United Kingdom[57]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22], a fellowship award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Somerset Maugham Award[23], a literary award[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1947[62]; and Best of Young British Novelists[24], a list[63], in United Kingdom[64].
Why It Matters
William Boyd ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,453 views/month, #6,660 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Works attributed to him include A Good Man in Africa[67], a written work[68] and Solo[69], a literary work[70].
FAQs
Where was William Boyd born?
Born in Accra[2], William Boyd…
What did William Boyd do for work?
William Boyd worked as screenwriter[4], film director[5], novelist[6], writer[7], and director[8].
Where did William Boyd go to school?
William Boyd was educated at Jesus College[13], University of Glasgow[14], University of Nice Sophia Antipolis[15], and Gordonstoun[16].
What awards did William Boyd receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[20], John Llewellyn Rhys Prize[21], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[22].