John Fowles
English novelist (1926–2005).
The record
John Fowles was an English novelist. Born on 31 March 1926 in Leigh-on-Sea, Fowles died on 5 November 2005 in Lyme Regis at the age of 79.
Positions held include Booker Prize judge (1971). Notable works include The Collector, The Magus and The French Lieutenant's Woman. Fowles studied at Bedford School and New College. Honours include WH Smith Literary Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 66 languages, John Fowles is No. 12,759 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 31 March 1926, Leigh-on-Sea
- Died
- 5 November 2005, Lyme Regis (aged 79)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Writer, novelist, teacher
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Bedford School, New College
- Genres
- Postmodernism
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 66
Did you know
Was 45 when first booker Prize judge (1971).
Lived to 79.
Shares a birthday with René Descartes and Joseph Haydn.
One of 3 people in the Index born in Leigh-on-Sea, with Michael Wilding.
Has a Wikipedia article in 66 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1971–Booker Prize judge
Honours and works
Awards
- WH Smith Literary Award1970
Notable works
- The Collector
- The Magus
- The French Lieutenant's Woman
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- Wikidata Q214660 (facts, CC0)
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