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Walker Percy was an American philosophical novelist. Born on 28 May 1916 in Birmingham, Percy died on 10 May 1990 in Covington at the age of 73.
Notable works include The Moviegoer. Percy studied at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Honours include National Book Award, St. Louis Literary Award and Jefferson Lecture, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 35 languages, Walker Percy is No. 20,947 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 28 May 1916, Birmingham
- Died
- 10 May 1990, Covington (aged 73)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Writer, novelist, philosopher
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Genres
- Essay
- Languages
- American English
- Wikipedia editions
- 35
Did you know
73
Lived to 73.
28 May
Shares a birthday with Kylie Minogue and Ian Fleming.
38
One of 38 people in the Index born in Birmingham, with Condoleezza Rice.
35
Has a Wikipedia article in 35 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Walker Percy
- FatherLeRoy Pratt Percy
Honours and works
Awards
- National Book Award1962
- St. Louis Literary Award1985
- Jefferson Lecture1989
- Laetare Medal1989
Notable works
- The Moviegoer
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- Wikidata Q176909 (facts, CC0)
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