Patricia Wrightson
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Summary
Patricia Wrightson was born on June 19, 1921[1], in Lismore[2]. She died on March 15, 2010[3], in Lismore[4]. She worked as a writer[5], film editor[6], children's writer[7], and young adult author[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 25, 2010[10]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[11]
- Award received: Dromkeen Medal[12], Hans Christian Andersen Award[13], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Genre: children's literature[16]
- Commons category: Patricia Wrightson[17]
- Family name: Wrightson[18]
- Given name: Patricia[19]
- Described by source: ProDetLit[20]
- Nominated for: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[21], World Fantasy Award for Best Novel[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Name in native language: Patricia Wrightson[24]
- Start of work period: 1955[25]
- Writing language: English[26]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Patricia Wrightson include Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature[27], an award[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1999[30].
Why It Matters
Patricia Wrightson has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for her include Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature[27], an award[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1999[30].
FAQs
Where was Patricia Wrightson born?
Patricia Wrightson was born in Lismore[2].
Where did Patricia Wrightson die?
Patricia Wrightson died in Lismore[4].
What did Patricia Wrightson do for work?
Patricia Wrightson worked as a writer[5], film editor[6], children's writer[7], and young adult author[8].
What awards did Patricia Wrightson receive?
Honors received include Dromkeen Medal[12], Hans Christian Andersen Award[13], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].