Christopher Caudwell

British Marxist literary critic, journalist and writer (1907-1937)
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Christopher Caudwell
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Summary

Christopher Caudwell was born on October 20, 1907[1], in Putney[2]. He died on February 12, 1937[3], in Jarama[4]. He worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (394 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Occupation: politician[12], literary scholar[13], critic[14]
  • Educated at: St Benedict's School[15]
  • Notable work: Illusion and Reality[16]
  • Member of: International Brigades[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of Great Britain[19]
  • Military branch: International Brigades[20]
  • Commons category: Christopher Caudwell[21]
  • Participated in conflict: Spanish Civil War[22]
  • Family name: Caudwell[23], Q37103876[24]
  • Given name: Christopher[25]
  • Pseudonym: Christopher Caudwell[26]
  • Allegiance: Second Spanish Republic[27]
  • Military casualty classification: killed in action[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
  • Birth name: Christopher St John Sprigg[30]
  • Name in native language: Christopher Caudwell[31]
  • Interested in: Marxism[32]

Why It Matters

Christopher Caudwell has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Caudwell born?

Christopher Caudwell was born in Putney[2].

Where did Christopher Caudwell die?

Christopher Caudwell passed away in Jarama[4].

What did Christopher Caudwell do for work?

Christopher Caudwell worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Christopher Caudwell go to school?

Christopher Caudwell was educated at St Benedict's School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . mak.bn.org.pl. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved . mak.bn.org.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → poet, philosopher, writer +5
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