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Thomas Keneally

Australian novelist
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Summary

Thomas Keneally was born on October 7, 1935[1], in Sydney[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], playwright[4], novelist[5], actor[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,877 views/month, #6,970 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Australia[9]
  • Ethnic group: Australians[10]
  • Field of work: literature[11]
  • Educated at: St Patrick's College, Strathfield[12]
  • Notable work: Schindler's Ark[13]
  • Award received: Miles Franklin Literary Award[14], Booker Prize[15], Helmerich Award[16], Australian National Living Treasure[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], Officer of the Order of Australia[19], Colin Roderick Award[20], Barbara Ramsden Award[21], Heinemann Award[22]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Literature[23], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Thomas Keneally[27]
  • Family name: Keneally[28]
  • Given name: Thomas[29]
  • Nominated for: Booker Prize[30], AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role[31], AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
  • Commons Creator page: Thomas Keneally[34]
  • Start of work period: 1964[35]

Why It Matters

Thomas Keneally has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Schindler's Ark[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Keneally born?

Thomas Keneally's place of birth was Sydney[2].

What did Thomas Keneally do for work?

Thomas Keneally worked as a writer[3], playwright[4], novelist[5], actor[6], and author[7].

Where did Thomas Keneally go to school?

Thomas Keneally was educated at St Patrick's College, Strathfield[12].

What awards did Thomas Keneally receive?

Honors received include Miles Franklin Literary Award[14], Booker Prize[15], Helmerich Award[16], and Australian National Living Treasure[17].

Related Entities

Australia Schindler's List Sydney

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . abc.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cathnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . NNDB. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nndb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . thebookerprizes.com. Retrieved . thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Pescan · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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