Jennifer Johnston

Irish writer (1930–2025)
Person human Q526219
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Summary

Jennifer Johnston was born on January 12, 1930[1], in Dublin[2]. She died on February 25, 2025[3], in Dún Laoghaire[4]. She worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Ireland[8]
  • Field of work: literary activity[9]
  • Award received: Irish PEN Award[10], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[11], Giuseppe Acerbi literary prize[12]
  • Member of: Aosdána[13], Royal Society of Literature[14]
  • Sex or gender: female[15]
  • Family name: Johnston[16]
  • Given name: Jennifer[17]
  • Nominated for: Booker Prize[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Name in native language: Jennifer Johnston[20]
  • Different from: Jennifer Johnston[21]
  • Writing language: English[22]

Why It Matters

Jennifer Johnston has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Jennifer Johnston born?

Jennifer Johnston was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Jennifer Johnston die?

Jennifer Johnston passed away in Dún Laoghaire[4].

What did Jennifer Johnston do for work?

Jennifer Johnston worked as a novelist[5] and writer[6].

What awards did Jennifer Johnston receive?

Honors received include Irish PEN Award[10], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[11], and Giuseppe Acerbi literary prize[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . irishtimes.com. irishtimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 9w ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Irish writer (1930–2025)
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  4. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0207397-Johnston-Jennifer-19302025
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jennifer
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