Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Summary
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on November 30, 1874[1], in Prince Edward Island[2]. She died on April 24, 1942[3], in Toronto[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], poet[8], and diarist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,717 views/month, #6,089 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cavendish[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: biographer[14], short story writer[15], journalist[16], teacher[17], young adult author[18]
- Field of work: poetry[19]
- Educated at: Prince of Wales College[20], Dalhousie University[21]
- Notable work: Anne of Green Gables[22], Anne of Avonlea[23], Anne of the Island[24], Emily of New Moon[25], Jane of Lantern Hill[26], Rilla of Ingleside[27], Anne of Ingleside[28], Anne's House of Dreams[29], Rainbow Valley[30], Emily's Quest[31], Emily Climbs[32], The Story Girl[33], The Golden Road[34], Pat of Silver Bush[35]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[36], Person of National Historic Significance[37]
- Sex or gender: female[38]
- Genre: young adult literature[39]
- Commons category: Lucy Maud Montgomery[40]
- Archives at: McLaughlin Library[41]
- Family name: Montgomery[42]
- Given name: Lucy[43]
- Official website: https://lmmontgomery.ca[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lucy Maud Montgomery[45]
- Manner of death: suicide[46]
- Described by source: Iedereen Leest[47]
Why It Matters
Lucy Maud Montgomery has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Works attributed to her include Anne of Green Gables[50], a literary work[51], in Canada[52]; Anne of Avonlea[53], a literary work[54]; Anne of the Island[55], a literary work[56]; Rilla of Ingleside[57], a literary work[58]; Anne's House of Dreams[59], a literary work[60]; and The Blue Castle[61], a literary work[62].
FAQs
Where was Lucy Maud Montgomery born?
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Prince Edward Island[2].
Where did Lucy Maud Montgomery die?
Lucy Maud Montgomery died in Toronto[4].
What did Lucy Maud Montgomery do for work?
Lucy Maud Montgomery worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], poet[8], and diarist[9].
Where did Lucy Maud Montgomery go to school?
Lucy Maud Montgomery was educated at Prince of Wales College[20] and Dalhousie University[21].
What awards did Lucy Maud Montgomery receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[36] and Person of National Historic Significance[37].