Pankaj Mishra
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Summary
Pankaj Mishra was born on January 1, 1969[1], in Jhansi[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], literary critic[4], writer[5], and columnist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,495 views/month, #7,125 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 9, 1969[8]
- Spouse: Mary Mount[9]
- Country of citizenship: India[10]
- Educated at: University of Allahabad[11], Jawaharlal Nehru University[12]
- Award received: Windham–Campbell Literature Prizes[13], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[14], Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding[15]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Pankaj Mishra[18]
- Family name: Mishra[19]
- Given name: Pankaj[20]
- Official website: http://www.pankajmishra.com[21]
- Described by source: South Asian Novelists in English: An A-to-Z Guide[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Different from: Q140797584[24]
- Writing language: English[25]
Why It Matters
Pankaj Mishra has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Pankaj Mishra born?
Pankaj Mishra's place of birth was Jhansi[2].
Who was Pankaj Mishra married to?
Pankaj Mishra's spouses include Mary Mount[9].
What did Pankaj Mishra do for work?
Pankaj Mishra worked as a journalist[3], literary critic[4], writer[5], and columnist[6].
Where did Pankaj Mishra go to school?
Pankaj Mishra was educated at University of Allahabad[11] and Jawaharlal Nehru University[12].
What awards did Pankaj Mishra receive?
Honors received include Windham–Campbell Literature Prizes[13], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[14], and Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding[15].