Ali Smith
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Summary
Ali Smith was born on January 1, 1962[1], in Inverness[2]. She has worked as a writer[3], playwright[4], journalist[5], short story writer[6], and university teacher[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,794 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 24, 1962[9]
- Spouse: Sarah Wood[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: poet[12]
- Employer: University of Strathclyde[13]
- Educated at: University of Aberdeen[14], Newnham College[15], Inverness High School[16]
- Notable work: Lente[17]
- Award received: Costa Book Awards[18], Goldsmiths Prize[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Hawthornden Prize[21], Austrian State Prize for European Literature[22], Orwell Prize for Political Fiction[23], Saltire Awards[24], Encore Award[25], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26], Europese Literatuurprijs[27]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[28]
- Influenced by: Muriel Spark[29], Liz Lochhead[30], Alasdair Gray[31], Pauline Boty[32], Jacques Rivette[33], William McIlvanney[34], James Kelman[35]
- Sex or gender: female[36]
- Sexual orientation: non-heterosexuality[37]
- Commons category: Ali Smith[38]
- Family name: Smith[39]
- Given name: Ali[40]
- Work location: Cambridge[41]
- Described by source: Q136187435[42]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Scottish English[44], English[45]
- Name in native language: Ali Smith[46]
Why It Matters
Ali Smith has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Ali Smith born?
Ali Smith's place of birth was Inverness[2].
Who was Ali Smith married to?
Ali Smith's spouses include Sarah Wood[10].
What did Ali Smith do for work?
Ali Smith worked as a writer[3], playwright[4], journalist[5], short story writer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Ali Smith go to school?
Ali Smith was educated at University of Aberdeen[14], Newnham College[15], and Inverness High School[16].
What awards did Ali Smith receive?
Honors received include Costa Book Awards[18], Goldsmiths Prize[19], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], and Hawthornden Prize[21].