Andrew Lang
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Summary
Andrew Lang was born on March 31, 1844[1], in Selkirk[2]. He died on July 20, 1912[3], in Banchory[4]. He worked as a poet[5], historian[6], translator[7], journalist[8], and anthropologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,554 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Leonora Blanche Lang[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12], United Kingdom[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: literary critic[15], children's writer[16], essayist[17], collector of fairy tales[18], writer[19], folklorist[20], scholar[21], novelist[22], fairy tale scholar[23], editor[24]
- Field of work: literary activity[25], literary criticism[26], poetry[27], history[28], translating activity[29], oral literature[30]
- Educated at: Balliol College[31], University of St Andrews[32], Edinburgh Academy[33], Loretto School[34], Selkirk High School[35]
- Notable work: Andrew Lang's Fairy Books[36]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[37]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[38], British Academy[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Commons category: Andrew Lang[41]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[42]
- Cause of death: disease[43]
- Family name: Lang[44]
- Given name: Andrew[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Andrew Lang[46]
- Commons gallery: Andrew Lang[47]
- Work location: United Kingdom[48], Scotland[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[51]
Product Details
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: GB[53]
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Began / founded: 1844-03-31[54]
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Ended / dissolved: 1912-07-20[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: b8047df0-5088-44f8-b883-6810833a6fc0[56]
Why It Matters
Andrew Lang has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Works attributed to him include Andrew Lang's Fairy Books[59], a book series[60].
FAQs
Where was Andrew Lang born?
Andrew Lang was born in Selkirk[2].
Where did Andrew Lang die?
Andrew Lang passed away in Banchory[4].
Who was Andrew Lang married to?
Andrew Lang's spouses include Leonora Blanche Lang[11].
What did Andrew Lang do for work?
Andrew Lang worked as a poet[5], historian[6], translator[7], journalist[8], and anthropologist[9].
Where did Andrew Lang go to school?
Andrew Lang was educated at Balliol College[31], University of St Andrews[32], Edinburgh Academy[33], and Loretto School[34].
What awards did Andrew Lang receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[37].