Elizabeth Strout

American novelist (born 1956)
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Summary

Elizabeth Strout was born on January 6, 1956[1], in Portland[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3] and writer[4]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,864 views/month, #6,130 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: James Tierney[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Employer: Queens University of Charlotte[8]
  • Educated at: Syracuse University College of Law[9], Bates College[10]
  • Notable work: Amy and Isabelle[11]
  • Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[12], Bancarella Literary Prize[13]
  • Sex or gender: female[14]
  • Commons category: Elizabeth Strout[15]
  • Family name: Strout[16]
  • Given name: Elizabeth[17]
  • Official website: https://www.elizabethstrout.com/[18]
  • Work location: New York City[19]
  • Nominated for: Booker Prize[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[21], English[22]
  • Name in native language: Elizabeth Strout[23]

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Strout has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to her include Olive Kitteridge[26], a literary work[27].

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Strout born?

Elizabeth Strout was born in Portland[2].

Who was Elizabeth Strout married to?

Elizabeth Strout's spouses include James Tierney[6].

What did Elizabeth Strout do for work?

Elizabeth Strout worked as a novelist[3] and writer[4].

Where did Elizabeth Strout go to school?

Elizabeth Strout was educated at Syracuse University College of Law[9] and Bates College[10].

What awards did Elizabeth Strout receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[12] and Bancarella Literary Prize[13].

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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