David Gascoyne
English Surrealist poet (1916-2001)
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Summary
David Gascoyne was born on October 10, 1916[1], in London Borough of Harrow[2]. He died on November 25, 2001[3], in Newport[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: poetry[11], surrealism[12], translation[13]
- Educated at: University of Westminster[14], Salisbury Cathedral School[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[17], British Library[18], University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[19]
- Family name: Gascoyne[20]
- Given name: David[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Has works in the collection: Tate[23], Israel Museum[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[25]
Why It Matters
David Gascoyne has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was David Gascoyne born?
David Gascoyne was born in London Borough of Harrow[2].
Where did David Gascoyne die?
David Gascoyne died in Newport[4].
What did David Gascoyne do for work?
David Gascoyne worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and translator[7].
Where did David Gascoyne go to school?
David Gascoyne was educated at University of Westminster[14] and Salisbury Cathedral School[15].