John Wyndham
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Summary
John Wyndham was born on July 10, 1903[1], in Dorridge[2]. He died on March 11, 1969[3], in London[4]. He worked as a science fiction writer[5], novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and art dealer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 36 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Father: George Beynon Harris[11]
- Mother: Gertrude Hunt Parkes[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Ethnic group: English people[14]
- Field of work: list of science fiction authors[15]
- Educated at: Bedales School[16], Blundell's School[17], Shardlow Hall[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: science fiction literature[20]
- Military branch: British Army[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[22]
- Family name: Wyndham[23], Beynon[24], Harris[25]
- Given name: John[26], Wyndham[27], Parkes[28], Lucas[29], Beynon[30]
- Pseudonym: John Wyndham[31], John Beynon[32], Lucas Parkes[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Beynon Harris[34]
- Nominated for: International Fantasy Award for Best Fiction[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris[37]
- Start of work period: 1931[38]
- End of work period: 1969[39]
Why It Matters
John Wyndham is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was John Wyndham born?
John Wyndham's place of birth was Dorridge[2].
Where did John Wyndham die?
John Wyndham died in London[4].
Who were John Wyndham's parents?
John Wyndham's father was George Beynon Harris[11]. John Wyndham's mother was Gertrude Hunt Parkes[12].
What did John Wyndham do for work?
John Wyndham worked as a science fiction writer[5], novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and art dealer[9].
Where did John Wyndham go to school?
John Wyndham was educated at Bedales School[16], Blundell's School[17], and Shardlow Hall[18].