Alan Garner
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Alan Garner
Summary
Alan Garner is a human[1]. He was born in Congleton[2]. He was born on October 17, 1934[3]. He worked as a writer[4], children's writer[5], novelist[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (515 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Alan Garner's place of birth was Congleton[2].
- Alan Garner was born on October 17, 1934[3].
- Alan Garner held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
- Alan Garner worked as a writer[4].
- Alan Garner worked as a children's writer[5].
- Alan Garner worked as a novelist[6].
- Alan Garner's professions included author[7].
- Alan Garner was educated at Magdalen College[10].
- Alan Garner was educated at The Manchester Grammar School[11].
- A notable work attributed to Alan Garner is The Weirdstone of Brisingamen[12].
- A notable work attributed to Alan Garner is The Moon of Gomrath[13].
- A notable work attributed to Alan Garner is Elidor[14].
- A notable work attributed to Alan Garner is The Owl Service[15].
- Alan Garner received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
- Alan Garner received the Carnegie Medal[17].
- Alan Garner received the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18].
- Alan Garner received the Phoenix Award[19].
- Alan Garner received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
- Alan Garner was a member of Royal Society of Literature[21].
- Alan Garner is recorded as male[22].
- Alan Garner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Alan Garner's Commons category is recorded as Alan Garner[24].
- Alan Garner's family name is recorded as Garner[25].
- Alan Garner's given name is recorded as Alan[26].
- Alan Garner's medical condition is recorded as bipolar disorder[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1934-10-17[30]
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Community tags: author, fantasy, united kingdom, writer[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 658dbdb2-9151-49e7-99a7-b5588be78675[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Alan Garner was born in Congleton[2]. He was born on October 17, 1934[3].
Education
Educated at Magdalen College[10], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1458[35] and The Manchester Grammar School[11], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1515[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], children's writer[5], novelist[6], and author[7].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Weirdstone of Brisingamen[12], a literary work[39]; The Moon of Gomrath[13], a literary work[40]; Elidor[14], a written work[41]; and The Owl Service[15], a literary work[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Carnegie Medal[17], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1936[47]; Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18], a literary award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1967[50]; Phoenix Award[19], a literary award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1985[53]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[54], in United Kingdom[55].
Why It Matters
Alan Garner ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (515 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56]
FAQs
Where was Alan Garner born?
Alan Garner was born in Congleton[2].
What did Alan Garner do for work?
Alan Garner worked as writer[4], children's writer[5], novelist[6], and author[7].
Where did Alan Garner go to school?
Alan Garner was educated at Magdalen College[10] and The Manchester Grammar School[11].
What awards did Alan Garner receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Carnegie Medal[17], Guardian Children's Fiction Prize[18], and Phoenix Award[19].