Stevie Smith
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Summary
Stevie Smith was born on September 20, 1902[1], in Kingston upon Hull[2]. She died on March 7, 1971[3], in Ashburton[4]. She worked as a poet[5], illustrator[6], novelist[7], performing artist[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (845 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: librettist[12]
- Field of work: poetry[13], fiction[14], British literature[15]
- Educated at: North London Collegiate School[16], Palmers Green High School[17]
- Award received: Cholmondeley Award[18], King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Genre: lyric poetry[21]
- Commons category: Stevie Smith[22]
- Archives at: British Library[23]
- Cause of death: brain cancer[24]
- Family name: Smith[25]
- Given name: Stevie[26]
- Student of: Sophie Bryant[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Metzler Autorinnen Lexikon (1 ed.)[29], A historical dictionary of British women[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Name in native language: Stevie Smith[32]
- Start of work period: 1920[33]
- End of work period: 1970[34]
Why It Matters
Stevie Smith has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Stevie Smith born?
Stevie Smith's place of birth was Kingston upon Hull[2].
Where did Stevie Smith die?
Stevie Smith passed away in Ashburton[4].
What did Stevie Smith do for work?
Stevie Smith worked as a poet[5], illustrator[6], novelist[7], performing artist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Stevie Smith go to school?
Stevie Smith was educated at North London Collegiate School[16] and Palmers Green High School[17].
What awards did Stevie Smith receive?
Honors received include Cholmondeley Award[18] and King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry[19].