Edmund Blunden
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Summary
Edmund Blunden was born on November 1, 1896[1], in London[2]. He died on January 20, 1974[3], in Long Melford[4]. He worked as a poet[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (687 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Field of work: poetry[13], literary criticism[14], English-language literature[15]
- Employer: University of Oxford[16]
- Educated at: Christ's Hospital[17], The Queen's College[18], Maidstone Grammar School[19]
- Award received: Military Cross[20], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[21], Hawthornden Prize[22]
- Member of: Japan Academy[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: lyric poetry[25]
- Military branch: British Army[26]
- Commons category: Edmund Blunden[27]
- Archives at: University of Leeds Libraries[28], Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library[29], Harry Ransom Center[30], Ohio University Libraries[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32]
- Family name: Blunden[33]
- Given name: Edmund[34]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Literature[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
Why It Matters
Edmund Blunden has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Edmund Blunden born?
Edmund Blunden's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Edmund Blunden die?
Edmund Blunden died in Long Melford[4].
What did Edmund Blunden do for work?
Edmund Blunden worked as a poet[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and editor[9].
Where did Edmund Blunden go to school?
Edmund Blunden was educated at Christ's Hospital[17], The Queen's College[18], and Maidstone Grammar School[19].
What awards did Edmund Blunden receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[20], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[21], and Hawthornden Prize[22].