Stephen Spender
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Summary
Stephen Spender was born on February 28, 1909[1], in Kensington[2]. He died on July 16, 1995[3], in London[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], essayist[7], university teacher[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,999 views/month, #7,097 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Mary on Paddington Green Church[11]
- Father: Harold Spender[12]
- Mother: Violet Hilda Schuster[13]
- Spouse: Natasha Spender[14], Inez Maria Pearn[15]
- Child: Matthew Spender[16], Elizabeth Spender[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[18], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19]
- Occupation: literary critic[20], translator[21]
- Position held: Booker Prize judge[22]
- Employer: University College London[23], University of Cincinnati[24], National Fire Service[25], Northwestern University[26]
- Educated at: University College, Oxford[27], Gresham's School[28], Blundell's School[29], Hall School[30], University College School[31], lycée Georges-Clemenceau[32]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[33], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[34], Knight Bachelor[35], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[36], Companion of Literature[37], honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[38]
- Member of: German Academy for Language and Literature[39], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[40], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[43]
- Military branch: International Brigades[44]
- Commons category: Stephen Spender[45]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[46], University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[47]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish Civil War[48]
- Family name: Spender[49]
- Given name: Stephen[50], Harold[51]
Why It Matters
Stephen Spender has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Works attributed to him include The God that Failed[54], a written work[55], written by Louis Fischer[56].
FAQs
Where was Stephen Spender born?
Stephen Spender's place of birth was Kensington[2].
Where did Stephen Spender die?
Stephen Spender passed away in London[4].
Who were Stephen Spender's parents?
Stephen Spender's father was Harold Spender[12]. Stephen Spender's mother was Violet Hilda Schuster[13].
Who was Stephen Spender married to?
Stephen Spender's spouses include Natasha Spender[14] and Inez Maria Pearn[15].
What did Stephen Spender do for work?
Stephen Spender worked as a poet[5], writer[6], essayist[7], university teacher[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Stephen Spender go to school?
Stephen Spender was educated at University College, Oxford[27], Gresham's School[28], Blundell's School[29], and Hall School[30].
What awards did Stephen Spender receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[33], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[34], Knight Bachelor[35], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[36].