Edith Sitwell
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Summary
Edith Sitwell is a human[1]. She was born in Scarborough[2]. She was born on September 7, 1887[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on December 9, 1964[5]. She worked as a poet[6], essayist[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,222 views/month, #7,031 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Edith Sitwell's place of birth was Scarborough[2].
- Edith Sitwell passed away in London[4].
- Edith Sitwell passed away in St Thomas' Hospital[12].
- Edith Sitwell was born on September 7, 1887[3].
- Edith Sitwell died on December 9, 1964[5].
- Edith Sitwell is buried at Church of St Mary, Weedon Lois[13].
- Edith Sitwell's father was Sir George Sitwell, 4th Baronet[14].
- Edith Sitwell's mother was Lady Ida Denison[15].
- Edith Sitwell held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- Edith Sitwell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
- Edith Sitwell's professions included poet[6].
- Edith Sitwell's professions included essayist[7].
- Edith Sitwell worked as a literary critic[8].
- Edith Sitwell worked as a writer[9].
- Edith Sitwell's professions included biographer[10].
- Edith Sitwell's field of work was poetry[18].
- Edith Sitwell's field of work was essay[19].
- A notable work attributed to Edith Sitwell is Façade[20].
- Edith Sitwell received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
- Edith Sitwell's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
- Edith Sitwell is recorded as female[23].
- Edith Sitwell's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Edith Sitwell is part of Bright Young Things[25].
- Edith Sitwell's Commons category is recorded as Edith Sitwell[26].
- Edith Sitwell's archives at is recorded as Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1887-09-07[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1964-12-09[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a9683cce-4312-439a-ae1b-2e934dbb1d78[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Edith Sitwell was born in Scarborough[2]. She was born on September 7, 1887[3]. Her father was Sir George Sitwell, 4th Baronet[14]. Her mother was Lady Ida Denison[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], essayist[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. Fields of work include poetry[18], a literary form[33] and essay[19], a literary form[34].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Edith Sitwell is Façade[20]. Things named for her include Sitwell[35], an impact crater[36].
Recognition
Edith Sitwell received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
Personal Life
Edith Sitwell's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
Death and Burial
Edith Sitwell died on December 9, 1964[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[37], in Roman Empire[38], founded in 0047[39] and St Thomas' Hospital[12], a medical facility[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1100[42]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[43]. Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Weedon Lois[13].
Why It Matters
Edith Sitwell ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,222 views/month, #7,031 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for her include Sitwell[35], an impact crater[36].
FAQs
Where was Edith Sitwell born?
Edith Sitwell's place of birth was Scarborough[2].
Where did Edith Sitwell die?
Edith Sitwell died in London[4].
Who were Edith Sitwell's parents?
Edith Sitwell's father was Sir George Sitwell, 4th Baronet[14]. Edith Sitwell's mother was Lady Ida Denison[15].
What did Edith Sitwell do for work?
Edith Sitwell worked as poet[6], essayist[7], literary critic[8], writer[9], and biographer[10].
What awards did Edith Sitwell receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].