George Orwell
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George Orwell
Summary
George Orwell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Motihari[2]. He was born on June 25, 1903[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 21, 1950[5]. He worked as a writer[6], war correspondent[7], poet[8], essayist[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.064% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,344 views/month, #639 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- George Orwell's place of birth was Motihari[2].
- George Orwell passed away in London[4].
- George Orwell was born on June 25, 1903[3].
- George Orwell died on January 21, 1950[5].
- George Orwell is buried at Church of All Saints cemetery[12].
- George Orwell's father was Richard Walmesley Blair[13].
- George Orwell's mother was Ida Mabel Limouzin[14].
- Among George Orwell's spouses was Eileen O'Shaughnessy[15].
- Among George Orwell's spouses was Sonia Orwell[16].
- A child of George Orwell was Richard Blair[17].
- George Orwell held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- George Orwell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- George Orwell held citizenship in France[20].
- British English was George Orwell's native language[21].
- George Orwell is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[22].
- George Orwell worked as a writer[6].
- George Orwell's professions included war correspondent[7].
- George Orwell's professions included poet[8].
- George Orwell worked as an essayist[9].
- George Orwell's professions included journalist[10].
- George Orwell worked as a novelist[23].
- George Orwell's field of work was performing arts[24].
- Among George Orwell's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[25].
- George Orwell's education included a stint at Eton College[26].
- George Orwell was educated at Wellington College[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Motihari[2], George Orwell… he was born on June 25, 1903[3]. His father was Richard Walmesley Blair[13]. His mother was Ida Mabel Limouzin[14]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[22]. British English was his native language[21].
Education
Educated at Eton College[26], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Wellington College[27], a college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1853[33], headquartered in Crowthorne[34]; and St Cyprian's School[35], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1899[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], war correspondent[7], poet[8], essayist[9], journalist[10], and novelist[23]. George Orwell's field of work was performing arts[24]. Among his employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[39], a science fiction award[40], in United States[41]; Hugo Award for Best Novella[42], a class of award[43], founded in 1968[44]; and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella[45], a literary award[46], founded in 1996[47].
Personal Life
Spouses include Eileen O'Shaughnessy[15], a poet[48], 1905–1945[49], of United Kingdom[50] and Sonia Orwell[16], a writer[51], 1918–1980[52], of United Kingdom[53]. A child of George Orwell was Richard Blair[17]. Religious affiliations include atheism[54], a world view[55] and Anglicanism[56], a Christian denominational family[57]. He was affiliated with the Independent Labour Party[58].
Death and Burial
George Orwell died on January 21, 1950[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[59]. Burial took place at Church of All Saints cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for George Orwell include Orwellian[60] and Orwell Prize[61].
Why It Matters
George Orwell ranks in the top 0.064% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32,344 views/month, #639 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Cory Doctorow[64], a science fiction writer[65], b. 1971[66], of Canada[67], awarded the EFF Award[68]; Ray Bradbury[69], a screenwriter[70], 1920–2012[71], of United States[72], awarded the Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[73]; Kurt Vonnegut[74], a playwright[75], 1922–2007[76], of United States[77], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[78]; Christina Lamb[79], a journalist[80], b. 1965[81], of United Kingdom[82], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[83], specialised in journalism[84]; Liu Cixin[85], a science fiction writer[86], b. 1963[87], of People's Republic of China[88], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Novel[89], specialised in literature[90]; and Jordan Peterson[91], a clinical psychologist[92], b. 1962[93], of Canada[94], specialised in psychology[95].
Works attributed to him include Nineteen Eighty-Four[96], Keep the Aspidistra Flying[97], the war to end war[98], A Clergyman's Daughter[99], Notes on Nationalism[100], and A Nice Cup of Tea[101]. Entities named for him include Orwellian[60] and Orwell Prize[61].
FAQs
Where was George Orwell born?
Born in Motihari[2], George Orwell…
Where did George Orwell die?
George Orwell passed away in London[4].
Who were George Orwell's parents?
George Orwell's father was Richard Walmesley Blair[13]. George Orwell's mother was Ida Mabel Limouzin[14].
Who was George Orwell married to?
George Orwell's spouses include Eileen O'Shaughnessy[15] and Sonia Orwell[16].
What did George Orwell do for work?
George Orwell worked as writer[6], war correspondent[7], poet[8], essayist[9], and journalist[10].
Where did George Orwell go to school?
George Orwell was educated at Eton College[26], Wellington College[27], and St Cyprian's School[35].
What awards did George Orwell receive?
Honors received include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame[39], Hugo Award for Best Novella[42], and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella[45].
Who did George Orwell influence?
George Orwell has been cited as an influence by Cory Doctorow[64], Ray Bradbury[69], Kurt Vonnegut[74], and Christina Lamb[79].