Wilkie Collins
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Wilkie Collins
Summary
Wilkie Collins is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1824[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 23, 1889[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and poet lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,127 views/month, #6,789 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Wilkie Collins was born in London[2].
- Wilkie Collins died in London[4].
- Wilkie Collins was born on January 8, 1824[3].
- Wilkie Collins was born on January 1, 1824[12].
- Wilkie Collins died on September 23, 1889[5].
- Wilkie Collins died on January 1, 1889[13].
- Wilkie Collins is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[14].
- Wilkie Collins's father was William Collins[15].
- Wilkie Collins's mother was Harriet Geddes[16].
- Wilkie Collins was married to Martha Rudd[17].
- Among Wilkie Collins's spouses was Caroline Compton[18].
- Wilkie Collins held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- Wilkie Collins is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[20].
- Wilkie Collins's professions included writer[6].
- Wilkie Collins's professions included journalist[7].
- Wilkie Collins's professions included novelist[8].
- Wilkie Collins's professions included playwright[9].
- Wilkie Collins worked as a poet lawyer[10].
- Wilkie Collins worked as a barrister[21].
- Wilkie Collins's field of work was novel[22].
- Wilkie Collins's field of work was short story[23].
- Wilkie Collins's field of work was theatre art[24].
- A notable work attributed to Wilkie Collins is The Woman in White[25].
- A notable work attributed to Wilkie Collins is The Moonstone[26].
- Wilkie Collins is recorded as male[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1824-01-07[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1889-09-22[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: fc492481-a118-4ded-8a62-e31e452037aa[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in London[2], Wilkie Collins… Recorded date of birth include January 8, 1824[3] and January 1, 1824[12]. His father was William Collins[15]. His mother was Harriet Geddes[16]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], poet lawyer[10], and barrister[21]. Fields of work include novel[22], a literary form[33]; short story[23], a literary genre[34]; and theatre art[24], a performing arts genre[35].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Woman in White[25], a literary work[36] and The Moonstone[26], a literary work[37].
Personal Life
Spouses include Martha Rudd[17] and Caroline Compton[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 23, 1889[5] and January 1, 1889[13]. Wilkie Collins died in London[4]. The cause of death was stroke[38]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Wilkie Collins ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,127 views/month, #6,789 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Dorothy L. Sayers[41], a writer[42], 1893–1957[43], of United Kingdom[44], specialised in poetry[45].
Works attributed to him include The Woman in White[46], a literary work[47]; The Moonstone[48], a literary work[49]; The Law and the Lady[50], a written work[51]; The Haunted House[52], a literary work[53], written by Charles Dickens[54]; and No Thoroughfare[55], a literary work[56], written by Charles Dickens[57].
FAQs
Where was Wilkie Collins born?
Wilkie Collins was born in London[2].
Where did Wilkie Collins die?
Wilkie Collins passed away in London[4].
Who were Wilkie Collins's parents?
Wilkie Collins's father was William Collins[15]. Wilkie Collins's mother was Harriet Geddes[16].
Who was Wilkie Collins married to?
Wilkie Collins's spouses include Martha Rudd[17] and Caroline Compton[18].
What did Wilkie Collins do for work?
Wilkie Collins worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], playwright[9], and poet lawyer[10].
Who did Wilkie Collins influence?
Wilkie Collins has been cited as an influence by Dorothy L. Sayers[41].