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Patrick White was an English-born Australian writer. Born on 28 May 1912 in London, White died on 30 September 1990 in Sydney at the age of 78.
Notable works include Voss. White studied at Cheltenham College and King's College. Honours include Miles Franklin Literary Award, Miles Franklin Literary Award and Nobel Prize in Literature, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 92 languages, Patrick White is No. 14,396 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 May 1912, London
- Died
- 30 September 1990, Sydney (aged 78)
- Country
- Australia
- Known as
- Writer, novelist, playwright
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Cheltenham College, King's College
- Genres
- Prose
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 92
Did you know
78
Lived to 78.
28 May
Shares a birthday with Kylie Minogue and Ian Fleming.
1,062
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
92
Has a Wikipedia article in 92 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Miles Franklin Literary Award1957
- Miles Franklin Literary Award1961
- Nobel Prize in Literature1973
- Australian of the Year1973
- Companion of the Order of Australia
Notable works
- Voss
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