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Eleanor Farjeon was an English children's writer. Born on 13 February 1881 in London, Farjeon died on 5 June 1965 in Hampstead at the age of 84.
Notable works include Morning Has Broken. Honours include Carnegie Medal, Hans Christian Andersen Award and Regina Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 40 languages, Eleanor Farjeon is No. 30,125 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 February 1881, London
- Died
- 5 June 1965, Hampstead (aged 84)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Poet, writer, children's writer
- Field
- Literature
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 40
Did you know
84
Lived to 84.
13 Feb
Shares a birthday with Thomas Robert Malthus and Lesya Ukrainka.
1,062
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
40
Has a Wikipedia article in 40 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Eleanor Farjeon
- FatherBenjamin Farjeon
- MotherMargaret Jefferson
- SiblingJoseph Jefferson Farjeon
- SiblingHerbert Farjeon
- SiblingHarry Farjeon
Honours and works
Awards
- Carnegie Medal1955
- Hans Christian Andersen Award1956
- Regina Medal1959
Notable works
- Morning Has Broken
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- Wikidata Q258669 (facts, CC0)
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