Michael Morpurgo
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Summary
Michael Morpurgo is a human[1]. Born in St Albans[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1943[3]. He worked as a poet[4], writer[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,521 views/month, #6,753 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Michael Morpurgo was born in St Albans[2].
- Michael Morpurgo was born in London[10].
- Michael Morpurgo was born on October 5, 1943[3].
- Michael Morpurgo was born on January 1, 1943[11].
- Michael Morpurgo's father was Tony Van Bridge[12].
- Michael Morpurgo was married to Clare Morpurgo[13].
- Michael Morpurgo held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- English was Michael Morpurgo's native language[15].
- Michael Morpurgo's professions included poet[4].
- Michael Morpurgo's professions included writer[5].
- Michael Morpurgo's professions included novelist[6].
- Michael Morpurgo worked as a playwright[7].
- Michael Morpurgo worked as an author[8].
- Michael Morpurgo worked as a children's writer[16].
- Michael Morpurgo's field of work was creative and professional writing[17].
- Michael Morpurgo's field of work was children's literature[18].
- Michael Morpurgo's field of work was poetry[19].
- Michael Morpurgo's field of work was libretto[20].
- Michael Morpurgo's field of work was illustration[21].
- Michael Morpurgo was educated at King's College London[22].
- Michael Morpurgo's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[23].
- A notable work attributed to Michael Morpurgo is War Horse[24].
- Michael Morpurgo received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Michael Morpurgo received the Nestlé Children's Book Prize[26].
- Michael Morpurgo received the Children's Laureate[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include St Albans[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[10], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Recorded date of birth include October 5, 1943[3] and January 1, 1943[11]. Michael Morpurgo's father was Tony Van Bridge[12]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at King's College London[22], a public research university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1829[35], headquartered in London[36] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[23], a military academy[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1947[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[4], writer[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], author[8], and children's writer[16]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[17], an academic discipline[40]; children's literature[18], a sub-set of literature[41]; poetry[19], a literary form[42]; libretto[20], a literary genre[43]; and illustration[21], an activity[44].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Michael Morpurgo is War Horse[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Nestlé Children's Book Prize[26], an award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1985[49]; Children's Laureate[27], a title of honor[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1999[52]; Hampshire Book Awards[53], an award[54], founded in 2003[55]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[56], a fellowship award[57], in United Kingdom[58]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[59], a grade of an order[60], in France[61].
Personal Life
Michael Morpurgo was married to Clare Morpurgo[13].
Why It Matters
Michael Morpurgo ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,521 views/month, #6,753 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include War Horse[64], a written work[65].
FAQs
Where was Michael Morpurgo born?
Michael Morpurgo's place of birth was St Albans[2].
Who were Michael Morpurgo's parents?
Michael Morpurgo's father was Tony Van Bridge[12].
Who was Michael Morpurgo married to?
Michael Morpurgo's spouses include Clare Morpurgo[13].
What did Michael Morpurgo do for work?
Michael Morpurgo worked as poet[4], writer[5], novelist[6], playwright[7], and author[8].
Where did Michael Morpurgo go to school?
Michael Morpurgo was educated at King's College London[22] and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[23].
What awards did Michael Morpurgo receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[25], Nestlé Children's Book Prize[26], Children's Laureate[27], and Hampshire Book Awards[53].