Philip Larkin
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Summary
Philip Larkin was born on August 9, 1922[1], in Coventry[2]. He died on December 2, 1985[3], in Kingston upon Hull[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], poet[6], librarian[7], novelist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,420 views/month, #6,550 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cottingham[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: music journalist[13], music critic[14], critic[15], librettist[16]
- Field of work: jazz[17]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[18]
- Employer: University of Hull[19], University of Leicester[20]
- Educated at: St John's College[21], King Henry VIII School, Coventry[22]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Cholmondeley Award[24], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[25], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26], Russell Loines Award for Poetry[27]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: lyric poetry[31]
- Commons category: Philip Larkin[32]
- Said to be the same as: Brunette Coleman[33]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[34], British Library[35]
- Cause of death: esophageal cancer[36]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[37]
- Family name: Larkin[38]
- Given name: Philip[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Philip Larkin[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Name in native language: Philip Larkin[43]
Why It Matters
Philip Larkin has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Philip Larkin born?
Philip Larkin was born in Coventry[2].
Where did Philip Larkin die?
Philip Larkin died in Kingston upon Hull[4].
What did Philip Larkin do for work?
Philip Larkin worked as a journalist[5], poet[6], librarian[7], novelist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Philip Larkin go to school?
Philip Larkin was educated at St John's College[21] and King Henry VIII School, Coventry[22].
What awards did Philip Larkin receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Cholmondeley Award[24], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[25], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26].