William Styron
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Summary
William Styron was born on June 11, 1925[1], in Newport News[2]. He died on November 1, 2006[3], in Martha's Vineyard[4]. He worked as a writer[5], military personnel[6], novelist[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,281 views/month, #6,861 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: West Chop Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Rose Styron[11]
- Child: Susanna Styron[12], Alexandra Styron[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[15]
- Educated at: Duke University[16], Davidson College[17], Warwick High School[18], Christchurch School[19]
- Notable work: Sophie's Choice[20], Darkness Visible[21]
- Award received: Rome Prize[22], National Medal of Arts[23], National Book Award[24], Library of Congress Living Legend[25], Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[26], St. Louis Literary Award[27], Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[28], Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service[29], William Dean Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters[30], Lucien Barrière Literary Award[31]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[32], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Fellowship of Southern Writers[34]
- Influenced by: Albert Camus[35], F. Scott Fitzgerald[36], Gustave Flaubert[37], James Joyce[38], John Dos Passos[39], Mark Twain[40], Richard Yates[41], Romain Gary[42], Thomas Wolfe[43], William Faulkner[44], Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Genre: drama fiction[47], autobiography[48], literary criticism[49], script[50], essay[51]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[52]
- Commons category: William Styron[53]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[54]
- Archives at: Duke University[55]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[56]
- Residence: Newport News[57], Virginia[58]
- Family name: Styron[59]
- Given name: William[60]
Why It Matters
William Styron has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Janet Frame[63], a novelist[64], 1924–2004[65], of New Zealand[66], awarded the Order of New Zealand[67], specialised in poetry[68].
Works attributed to him include Sophie's Choice[69], a literary work[70]; The Confessions of Nat Turner[71], a literary work[72]; and Darkness Visible[73], a written work[74].
FAQs
Where was William Styron born?
William Styron's place of birth was Newport News[2].
Where did William Styron die?
William Styron passed away in Martha's Vineyard[4].
Who was William Styron married to?
William Styron's spouses include Rose Styron[11].
What did William Styron do for work?
William Styron worked as a writer[5], military personnel[6], novelist[7], and journalist[8].
Where did William Styron go to school?
William Styron was educated at Duke University[16], Davidson College[17], Warwick High School[18], and Christchurch School[19].
What awards did William Styron receive?
Honors received include Rome Prize[22], National Medal of Arts[23], National Book Award[24], and Library of Congress Living Legend[25].
Who did William Styron influence?
William Styron has been cited as an influence by Janet Frame[63].