C. S. Forester
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Summary
C. S. Forester was born on August 27, 1899[1], in Cairo[2]. He died on April 2, 1966[3], in Fullerton[4]. He worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and playwright[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,262 views/month, #6,766 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Loma Vista Memorial Park[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: war correspondent[13]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[14], prose[15], drama[16], journalism[17], war journalism[18]
- Educated at: Dulwich College[19], King's College London[20], Alleyn's School[21]
- Notable work: The African Queen[22]
- Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[25]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[26]
- Family name: Smith[27]
- Given name: Cecil[28], Louis[29], Troughton[30]
- Pseudonym: Cecil Scott Forester[31], C. S. Forester[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:C. S. Forester[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Described by source: Project Gutenberg Canada[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Cecil Lewis Troughton Smith[37]
Why It Matters
C. S. Forester has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Roald Dahl[40], a screenwriter[41], 1916–1990[42], of Norway[43], awarded the Edgar Awards[44] and Patrick O'Brian[45], a translator[46], 1914–2000[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[49].
FAQs
Where was C. S. Forester born?
C. S. Forester's place of birth was Cairo[2].
Where did C. S. Forester die?
C. S. Forester passed away in Fullerton[4].
What did C. S. Forester do for work?
C. S. Forester worked as a writer[5], screenwriter[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and playwright[9].
Where did C. S. Forester go to school?
C. S. Forester was educated at Dulwich College[19], King's College London[20], and Alleyn's School[21].
What awards did C. S. Forester receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[23].
Who did C. S. Forester influence?
C. S. Forester has been cited as an influence by Roald Dahl[40] and Patrick O'Brian[45].