William Trevor
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Summary
William Trevor was born on May 24, 1928[1], in Mitchelstown[2]. He died on November 20, 2016[3], in Somerset[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], sculptor[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,117 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], short story writer[14], poet[15]
- Educated at: University of Dublin[16], St Columba's College, Dublin[17]
- Notable work: Two Lives[18], Felicia's Journey[19], The Story of Lucy Gault[20], Love and Summer[21]
- Award received: Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Irish PEN Award[23], Hawthornden Prize[24], International Nonino Prize[25], O. Henry Award[26], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27], Heinemann Award[28], AWB Vincent Literary Award[29], honorary doctorate[30]
- Member of: Aosdána[31], Royal Society of Literature[32], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[35]
- Family name: Trevor[36], Cox[37]
- Given name: William[38]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
Why It Matters
William Trevor has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was William Trevor born?
William Trevor was born in Mitchelstown[2].
Where did William Trevor die?
William Trevor passed away in Somerset[4].
What did William Trevor do for work?
William Trevor worked as a screenwriter[5], sculptor[6], novelist[7], playwright[8], and translator[9].
Where did William Trevor go to school?
William Trevor was educated at University of Dublin[16] and St Columba's College, Dublin[17].
What awards did William Trevor receive?
Honors received include Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Irish PEN Award[23], Hawthornden Prize[24], and International Nonino Prize[25].