Richard Aldington
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Summary
Richard Aldington was born on July 8, 1892[1], in Portsmouth[2]. He died on July 27, 1962[3], in Sury-en-Vaux[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (699 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: H.D.[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Occupation: biographer[13], military personnel[14], literary critic[15], editing staff[16], critic[17]
- Field of work: editing[18], literary magazine[19], poetry[20], biography[21], modernist literature[22], prose[23]
- Educated at: University of London[24], Dover College[25]
- Notable work: Death of a Hero[26]
- Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[27], Prix de gratitude mistralienne[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Military branch: British Army[30]
- Commons category: Richard Aldington[31]
- Military, police or special rank: soldier[32]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[33], University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[34], Harry Ransom Center[35], New York Public Library Main Branch[36], University at Buffalo Libraries[37]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[38]
- Family name: Aldington[39]
- Given name: Richard[40]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 12[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: Richard Aldington[44]
Why It Matters
Richard Aldington has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include Death of a Hero[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Richard Aldington born?
Richard Aldington's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
Where did Richard Aldington die?
Richard Aldington passed away in Sury-en-Vaux[4].
Who was Richard Aldington married to?
Richard Aldington's spouses include H.D.[11].
What did Richard Aldington do for work?
Richard Aldington worked as a poet[5], translator[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Richard Aldington go to school?
Richard Aldington was educated at University of London[24] and Dover College[25].
What awards did Richard Aldington receive?
Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[27] and Prix de gratitude mistralienne[28].