Barbara Pym
British writer (1913–1980)
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Summary
Barbara Pym was born on June 2, 1913[1], in Oswestry[2]. She died on January 11, 1980[3], in Finstock[4]. She worked as an author[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,891 views/month, #6,993 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Educated at: St Hilda's College[11], Huyton College[12]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Commons category: Barbara Pym[15]
- Cause of death: breast cancer[16]
- Family name: Pym[17]
- Given name: Barbara[18]
- Official website: http://www.barbara-pym.org/[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[21], Cachées par la forêt : 138 femmes de lettres oubliées[22]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Birth name: Barbara Mary Crampton Pym[25]
- Name in native language: Barbara Pym[26]
- Start of work period: 1947[27]
- End of work period: 1980[28]
Why It Matters
Barbara Pym has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Barbara Pym born?
Barbara Pym's place of birth was Oswestry[2].
Where did Barbara Pym die?
Barbara Pym passed away in Finstock[4].
What did Barbara Pym do for work?
Barbara Pym worked as an author[5], novelist[6], autobiographer[7], and writer[8].
Where did Barbara Pym go to school?
Barbara Pym was educated at St Hilda's College[11] and Huyton College[12].