William Plomer

South African-British writer (1903–1973)
Person human Q1282985
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William Plomer

Summary

William Plomer is a human[1]. He was born in Polokwane[2]. He was born on December 10, 1903[3]. He passed away in Lewes[4]. He died on September 21, 1973[5]. He worked as a poet[6], librettist[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Plomer was born in Polokwane[2].
  • William Plomer died in Lewes[4].
  • William Plomer was born on December 10, 1903[3].
  • William Plomer died on September 21, 1973[5].
  • William Plomer held citizenship in South Africa[11].
  • William Plomer worked as a poet[6].
  • William Plomer worked as a librettist[7].
  • William Plomer's professions included writer[8].
  • William Plomer's professions included composer[9].
  • William Plomer received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • William Plomer received the King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[13].
  • William Plomer is recorded as male[14].
  • William Plomer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Plomer's family name is recorded as Plomer[16].
  • William Plomer's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Plomer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

William Plomer was born in Polokwane[2]. He was born on December 10, 1903[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], librettist[7], writer[8], and composer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[19], in United Kingdom[20] and King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[13], a poetry award[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1933[23].

Death and Burial

William Plomer died on September 21, 1973[5]. He passed away in Lewes[4].

Why It Matters

William Plomer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was William Plomer born?

Born in Polokwane[2], William Plomer…

Where did William Plomer die?

William Plomer passed away in Lewes[4].

What did William Plomer do for work?

William Plomer worked as poet[6], librettist[7], writer[8], and composer[9].

What awards did William Plomer receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12] and King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship South Africa
    Instance of human
    Occupation poet, librettist, writer +1
    Fid performing arts id agent/gnd_118641727
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