Peter Ackroyd
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Summary
Peter Ackroyd was born on October 5, 1949[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], writer[4], literary historian[5], historian[6], and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,969 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: playwright[10], literary critic[11], biographer[12], prose writer[13], journalist[14], radio editor[15], literary editor[16], television presenter[17], literary scholar[18]
- Field of work: literary activity[19], literary criticism[20], journalism[21], radio journalism[22], radio broadcasting[23], poetry[24]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[25]
- Educated at: Clare College[26], Yale University[27], St Benedict's School[28]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[30], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[31], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32], Somerset Maugham Award[33], Heinemann Award[34]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35], Royal Society of Literature[36], Royal Society[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Genre: polemical lampoon[39], drama fiction[40], sketch story[41]
- Commons category: Peter Ackroyd[42]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[43]
- Family name: Ackroyd[44]
- Given name: Peter[45]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
Why It Matters
Peter Ackroyd has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Aka Morchiladze[50], a writer[51], b. 1966[52], of Soviet Union[53], awarded the Saba prize[54].
FAQs
Where was Peter Ackroyd born?
Peter Ackroyd's place of birth was London[2].
What did Peter Ackroyd do for work?
Peter Ackroyd worked as a poet[3], writer[4], literary historian[5], historian[6], and novelist[7].
Where did Peter Ackroyd go to school?
Peter Ackroyd was educated at Clare College[26], Yale University[27], and St Benedict's School[28].
What awards did Peter Ackroyd receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[30], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[31], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[32].
Who did Peter Ackroyd influence?
Peter Ackroyd has been cited as an influence by Aka Morchiladze[50].