Aldous Huxley
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Aldous Huxley
Summary
Aldous Huxley is a human[1]. He was born in Godalming[2]. He was born on July 26, 1894[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 22, 1963[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], philosopher[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55,737 views/month, #4,170 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Godalming[2], Aldous Huxley…
- Aldous Huxley passed away in Los Angeles[4].
- Aldous Huxley was born on July 26, 1894[3].
- Aldous Huxley died on November 22, 1963[5].
- Aldous Huxley is buried at Compton Village Cemetery[12].
- Aldous Huxley's father was Leonard Huxley[13].
- Aldous Huxley's mother was Julia Huxley[14].
- Aldous Huxley was married to Laura Huxley[15].
- Among Aldous Huxley's spouses was Maria Huxley[16].
- A child of Aldous Huxley was Matthew Huxley[17].
- Aldous Huxley held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- Aldous Huxley worked as a poet[6].
- Aldous Huxley's professions included novelist[7].
- Aldous Huxley worked as a philosopher[8].
- Aldous Huxley worked as a screenwriter[9].
- Aldous Huxley worked as a science fiction writer[10].
- Aldous Huxley worked as a prose writer[19].
- Aldous Huxley was employed by Écrits de Paris[20].
- Aldous Huxley was employed by Duke University[21].
- Aldous Huxley was educated at Balliol College[22].
- Aldous Huxley's education included a stint at Eton College[23].
- A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is Brave New World[24].
- A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is Time Must Have a Stop[25].
- A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is The Art of Seeing[26].
- A notable work attributed to Aldous Huxley is Brave New World Revisited[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1894-07-26[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1963-11-22[31]
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Community tags: british, english, uk[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 719eb68a-2cb9-44e9-a550-fff16239cd05[33]
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Origins and Family
Aldous Huxley's place of birth was Godalming[2]. He was born on July 26, 1894[3]. His father was Leonard Huxley[13]. His mother was Julia Huxley[14].
Education
Educated at Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1263[36], headquartered in Oxford[37] and Eton College[23], a public school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1440[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], philosopher[8], screenwriter[9], science fiction writer[10], and prose writer[19]. Employers include Écrits de Paris[20], a trade magazine[41], founded in 1947[42] and Duke University[21], a university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1838[45], headquartered in Durham[46].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Brave New World[24], a literary work[47], founded in 1932[48]; Time Must Have a Stop[25], a literary work[49]; The Art of Seeing[26], a written work[50]; Brave New World Revisited[27], a literary work[51]; The Doors of Perception[52], a literary work[53]; and The Perennial Philosophy[54], a written work[55]. Things named for Aldous Huxley include 10758 Aldoushuxley[56].
Recognition
Aldous Huxley received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[57].
Personal Life
Spouses include Laura Huxley[15], a motivational speaker[58], 1911–2007[59], of Italy[60] and Maria Huxley[16], 1898–1955[61]. A child of Aldous Huxley was Matthew Huxley[17]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[62].
Death and Burial
Aldous Huxley died on November 22, 1963[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[63]. He is buried at Compton Village Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Aldous Huxley ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55,737 views/month, #4,170 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Margaret Atwood[66], a writer[67], b. 1939[68], of Canada[69], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[70], specialised in poetry[71]; Ray Bradbury[72], a screenwriter[73], 1920–2012[74], of United States[75], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[76]; Michel Houellebecq[77], a poet[78], b. 1956[79], of France[80], awarded the Prix de Flore[81], specialised in literature[82]; Dino Buzzati[83], a writer[84], 1906–1972[85], of Italy[86], awarded the Strega Prize[87]; André Maurois[88], a philosopher[89], 1885–1967[90], of France[91], awarded the Concours général[92], specialised in literature[93]; and Sybille Bedford[94], a writer[95], 1911–2006[96], of Germany[97], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[98].
Works attributed to him include Brave New World[99], a literary work[100], founded in 1932[101]; The Doors of Perception[102], a literary work[103]; Island[104]; Eyeless in Gaza[105]; The Perennial Philosophy[106]; and Point Counter Point[107]. Entities named for him include 10758 Aldoushuxley[56].
FAQs
Where was Aldous Huxley born?
Aldous Huxley's place of birth was Godalming[2].
Where did Aldous Huxley die?
Aldous Huxley died in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Aldous Huxley's parents?
Aldous Huxley's father was Leonard Huxley[13]. Aldous Huxley's mother was Julia Huxley[14].
Who was Aldous Huxley married to?
Aldous Huxley's spouses include Laura Huxley[15] and Maria Huxley[16].
What did Aldous Huxley do for work?
Aldous Huxley worked as poet[6], novelist[7], philosopher[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10].
Where did Aldous Huxley go to school?
Aldous Huxley was educated at Balliol College[22] and Eton College[23].
What awards did Aldous Huxley receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[57].
Who did Aldous Huxley influence?
Aldous Huxley has been cited as an influence by Margaret Atwood[66], Ray Bradbury[72], Michel Houellebecq[77], and Dino Buzzati[83].