Nancy Mitford
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Summary
Nancy Mitford was born on November 28, 1904[1], in London[2]. She died on June 30, 1973[3], in Versailles[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], biographer[8], and journalist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,846 views/month, #5,927 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: 1 and 3, Graham Terrace Sw1[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1973[12]
- Place of burial: Church of St Mary, Swinbrook[13]
- Father: David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[14]
- Mother: Sydney Bowles[15]
- Spouse: Peter Rodd[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Notable work: The Pursuit of Love[18], Noblesse Oblige[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Officer of the Legion of Honour[21]
- Member of: Mitford sisters[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Family: House of Mitford[24]
- Part of: Bright Young Things[25]
- Commons category: Nancy Mitford[26]
- Cause of death: cancer[27]
- Honorific prefix: The Honourable[28]
- Family name: Mitford[29], Freeman-Mitford[30], Rodd[31]
- Given name: Nancy[32]
- Official website: http://www.nancymitford.com[33]
- Described at URL: https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/real-nancy-mitford/[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Name in native language: Nancy Mitford[38]
Why It Matters
Nancy Mitford has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Nancy Mitford born?
Nancy Mitford was born in London[2].
Where did Nancy Mitford die?
Nancy Mitford passed away in Versailles[4].
Who were Nancy Mitford's parents?
Nancy Mitford's father was David Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale[14]. Nancy Mitford's mother was Sydney Bowles[15].
Who was Nancy Mitford married to?
Nancy Mitford's spouses include Peter Rodd[16].
What did Nancy Mitford do for work?
Nancy Mitford worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], biographer[8], and journalist[9].
What awards did Nancy Mitford receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].