Anya Seton

American author of historical fiction (1904-1990)
Person human Q2857861
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Anya Seton

Summary

Anya Seton is a human[1]. Born in Manhattan[2], she… she was born on January 23, 1904[3]. She died in Old Greenwich[4]. She died on November 8, 1990[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Anya Seton's place of birth was Manhattan[2].
  • Anya Seton was born in New York City[10].
  • Anya Seton died in Old Greenwich[4].
  • Anya Seton was born on January 23, 1904[3].
  • Anya Seton died on November 8, 1990[5].
  • Anya Seton is buried at Putnam Cemetery[11].
  • Anya Seton held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Anya Seton worked as a writer[6].
  • Anya Seton's professions included novelist[7].
  • Anya Seton worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Anya Seton is Katherine[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Anya Seton is Green Darkness[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Anya Seton is My Theodosia[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Anya Seton is The Winthrop Woman[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Anya Seton is Dragonwyck[17].
  • Anya Seton is recorded as female[18].
  • Anya Seton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Anya Seton's Commons category is recorded as Anya Seton[20].
  • Anya Seton's family name is recorded as Seton[21].
  • Anya Seton's given name is recorded as Anya[22].
  • Anya Seton's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[23].
  • Anya Seton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Manhattan[2], a borough of New York City[25], in United States[26], founded in 1624[27] and New York City[10], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30]. Anya Seton was born on January 23, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Katherine[13], a literary work[31]; Green Darkness[14], a literary work[32]; My Theodosia[15], a literary work[33]; The Winthrop Woman[16], a literary work[34]; and Dragonwyck[17], a written work[35].

Death and Burial

Anya Seton died on November 8, 1990[5]. She passed away in Old Greenwich[4]. Burial took place at Putnam Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Anya Seton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Anya Seton born?

Anya Seton's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Where did Anya Seton die?

Anya Seton passed away in Old Greenwich[4].

What did Anya Seton do for work?

Anya Seton worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and screenwriter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Seton
    Described by source American Women Writers
    Place of birth Manhattan, New York City
    Place of death Old Greenwich
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