George Elliott Clarke
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Summary
George Elliott Clarke was born on February 12, 1960[1], in Windsor[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], novelist[4], librettist[5], writer[6], and literary critic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
- Occupation: playwright[10], docent[11]
- Employer: University of Toronto[12], Duke University[13]
- Educated at: University of Alberta[14], Queen's University[15], Dalhousie University[16], University of Waterloo[17], Queen Elizabeth High School[18]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Canada[19], Governor General's Award for English-language poetry[20], Dartmouth Book Award[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: George Elliott Clarke[23]
- Archives at: University of Toronto Archives & Records Management Services[24]
- Residence: Nova Scotia[25]
- Family name: Clarke[26]
- Given name: George[27], Elliott[28]
- Official website: https://www.georgeelliottclarke.net/[29]
- Work location: Toronto[30]
- Nominated for: Governor General's Award for English-language poetry[31], Q139826232[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- P14750: FABC-012F-7957-F60B-8E46[34]
Why It Matters
George Elliott Clarke has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was George Elliott Clarke born?
George Elliott Clarke was born in Windsor[2].
What did George Elliott Clarke do for work?
George Elliott Clarke worked as a poet[3], novelist[4], librettist[5], writer[6], and literary critic[7].
Where did George Elliott Clarke go to school?
George Elliott Clarke was educated at University of Alberta[14], Queen's University[15], Dalhousie University[16], and University of Waterloo[17].
What awards did George Elliott Clarke receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[19], Governor General's Award for English-language poetry[20], and Dartmouth Book Award[21].