Les Murray
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Summary
Les Murray was born on October 17, 1938[1], in Nabiac[2]. He died on April 29, 2019[3], in Taree[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (703 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[11]
- Occupation: anthologist[12], civil servant[13]
- Employer: Australian National University[14]
- Educated at: University of Sydney[15], Taree High School[16]
- Award received: King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[17], Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry[18], Christopher Brennan Award[19], Australian National Living Treasure[20], Officer of the Order of Australia[21], T. S. Eliot Prize[22], Barbara Ramsden Award[23]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: poetry[26]
- Commons category: Les Murray[27]
- Family name: Murray[28]
- Given name: Les[29]
- Medical condition: major depressive disorder[30], Asperger syndrome[31]
- Described by source: Les Murray, Australia’s Unofficial Poet Laureate, Is Dead at 80[32]
- Nominated for: AACTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Birth name: Leslie Allan Murray[35]
- Name in native language: Les Murray[36]
Why It Matters
Les Murray has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Les Murray born?
Les Murray's place of birth was Nabiac[2].
Where did Les Murray die?
Les Murray died in Taree[4].
What did Les Murray do for work?
Les Murray worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and critic[9].
Where did Les Murray go to school?
Les Murray was educated at University of Sydney[15] and Taree High School[16].
What awards did Les Murray receive?
Honors received include King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[17], Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry[18], Christopher Brennan Award[19], and Australian National Living Treasure[20].