Barbara Anderson

New Zealand writer (1926–2013)
Person human Q457873
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Summary

Barbara Anderson was born on April 26, 1926[1], in Hastings[2]. She died on March 24, 2013[3], in Auckland[4]. She worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Neil Anderson[8]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[9]
  • Educated at: University of Otago[10], Victoria University of Wellington[11], International Institute of Modern Letters[12]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Otago[13]
  • Sex or gender: female[14]
  • Family name: Anderson[15]
  • Given name: Barbara[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Name in native language: Barbara Anderson[18]
  • Different from: Barbara Anderson[19]
  • Start of work period: 1989[20]
  • Writing language: English[21]

Why It Matters

Barbara Anderson has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Barbara Anderson born?

Barbara Anderson's place of birth was Hastings[2].

Where did Barbara Anderson die?

Barbara Anderson passed away in Auckland[4].

Who was Barbara Anderson married to?

Barbara Anderson's spouses include Neil Anderson[8].

What did Barbara Anderson do for work?

Barbara Anderson worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6].

Where did Barbara Anderson go to school?

Barbara Anderson was educated at University of Otago[10], Victoria University of Wellington[11], and International Institute of Modern Letters[12].

What awards did Barbara Anderson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Otago[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 3news.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'as', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'ff', 'fr', 'mn', 'ro', 'ru', 'vo']
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Barbara
    Spouse → Neil Anderson
    Family name → Anderson
    Writing language → English
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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