Nadine Gordimer
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Nadine Gordimer
Summary
Nadine Gordimer is a human[1]. Born in Springs[2], she… she was born on November 20, 1923[3]. She passed away in Johannesburg[4]. She died on July 13, 2014[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and short story writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,237 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Nadine Gordimer's place of birth was Springs[2].
- Nadine Gordimer died in Johannesburg[4].
- Nadine Gordimer was born on November 20, 1923[3].
- Nadine Gordimer died on July 13, 2014[5].
- Nadine Gordimer's father was Isidore Gordimer[12].
- Nadine Gordimer's mother was Hannah Gordimer[13].
- Among Nadine Gordimer's spouses was Reinhold Cassirer[14].
- Among Nadine Gordimer's spouses was Gerald Gavron[15].
- A child of Nadine Gordimer was Hugo Cassirer[16].
- Nadine Gordimer held citizenship in South Africa[17].
- English was Nadine Gordimer's native language[18].
- Nadine Gordimer worked as a poet[6].
- Nadine Gordimer's professions included writer[7].
- Nadine Gordimer worked as a novelist[8].
- Nadine Gordimer's professions included playwright[9].
- Nadine Gordimer worked as a short story writer[10].
- Nadine Gordimer's professions included scientific editor[19].
- Nadine Gordimer's field of work was literature[20].
- Nadine Gordimer was employed by Harvard University[21].
- Nadine Gordimer's education included a stint at University of the Witwatersrand[22].
- A notable work attributed to Nadine Gordimer is The Conservationist[23].
- A notable work attributed to Nadine Gordimer is Burger's Daughter[24].
- A notable work attributed to Nadine Gordimer is July's People[25].
- A notable work attributed to Nadine Gordimer is A Sport of Nature[26].
- A notable work attributed to Nadine Gordimer is The Pickup[27].
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Origins and Family
Nadine Gordimer's place of birth was Springs[2]. She was born on November 20, 1923[3]. Her father was Isidore Gordimer[12]. Her mother was Hannah Gordimer[13]. English was her native language[18].
Education
Nadine Gordimer's education included a stint at University of the Witwatersrand[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], short story writer[10], and scientific editor[19]. Nadine Gordimer's field of work was literature[20]. She was employed by Harvard University[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Conservationist[23], Burger's Daughter[24], July's People[25], A Sport of Nature[26], The Pickup[27], and Get a Life[28]. Things named for Nadine Gordimer include Gordimer[29], an impact crater[30] and Spermophora gordimerae[31], a taxon[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[33], a literary award[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1901[36]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], a Q1499804[38], in France[39], founded in 1802[40]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[41], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; WH Smith Literary Award[44], an award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1959[47]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[48], a literary award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1919[51]; and Booker Prize[52], a literary award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1969[55], headquartered in London[56].
Personal Life
Spouses include Reinhold Cassirer[14], an art dealer[57], 1908–2001[58], of Germany[59] and Gerald Gavron[15]. A child of Nadine Gordimer was Hugo Cassirer[16]. Her religion is recorded as atheism[60]. She was affiliated with the African National Congress[61].
Death and Burial
Nadine Gordimer died on July 13, 2014[5]. She died in Johannesburg[4].
Why It Matters
Nadine Gordimer ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,237 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to her include The Conservationist[64], a literary work[65]; Burger's Daughter[66], a literary work[67]; and July's People[68], a literary work[69]. Entities named for her include Gordimer[29], an impact crater[30] and Spermophora gordimerae[31], a taxon[32].
FAQs
Where was Nadine Gordimer born?
Born in Springs[2], Nadine Gordimer…
Where did Nadine Gordimer die?
Nadine Gordimer died in Johannesburg[4].
Who were Nadine Gordimer's parents?
Nadine Gordimer's father was Isidore Gordimer[12]. Nadine Gordimer's mother was Hannah Gordimer[13].
Who was Nadine Gordimer married to?
Nadine Gordimer's spouses include Reinhold Cassirer[14] and Gerald Gavron[15].
What did Nadine Gordimer do for work?
Nadine Gordimer worked as poet[6], writer[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and short story writer[10].
Where did Nadine Gordimer go to school?
Nadine Gordimer was educated at University of the Witwatersrand[22].
What awards did Nadine Gordimer receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[33], Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[41], and WH Smith Literary Award[44].