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Madeleine L'Engle
American writer (1918–2007).
The record
Madeleine L'Engle was an American writer. Born on 29 November 1918 in New York City, L'Engle died on 6 September 2007 in Litchfield at the age of 88.
Notable works include A Wrinkle in Time. L'Engle studied at Smith College. Honours include Newbery Medal, National Book Award and Newbery Honor, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 42 languages, Madeleine L'Engle is No. 14,557 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 November 1918, New York City
- Died
- 6 September 2007, Litchfield (aged 88)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Poet, novelist, children's writer
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Smith College
- Genres
- Feminist science fiction
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 42
Did you know
88
Lived to 88.
29 Nov
Shares a birthday with C. S. Lewis and Louisa May Alcott.
1,149
One of 1,149 people in the Index born in New York City, with Lana Del Rey.
42
Has a Wikipedia article in 42 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Madeleine L'Engle
- FatherCharles Wadsworth Camp
- MotherMadeleine Hall Barnett
- SpouseHugh Franklin
Honours and works
Awards
- Newbery Medal1963
- National Book Award1980
- Newbery Honor1981
- Regina Medal1984
- Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame1996
- Margaret Edwards Award1998
- National Humanities Medal2004
Notable works
- A Wrinkle in Time
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- Wikidata Q257261 (facts, CC0)
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