Edith Sitwell

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 (1,229 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]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1887-09-07^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1964-12-09^[31]

• 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 genre^[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 (1,229 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 27 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].