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Francis King

British novelist, writer and poet (1923-2011)

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Francis Henry King was a British novelist and short-story writer. He worked for the British Council for 15 years, with positions in Europe and Japan. For 25 years, he was a chief book reviewer for the Sunday Telegraph, and for 10 years its theatre critic.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Adelboden wd
Died
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Citizenship
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland wd
Occupation
poet, journalist, literary critic, writer, theatre critic wd
Education
Balliol College, Shrewsbury School wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1989–1990)
  • president (1986–1989)
  • Booker Prize judge

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
  • Somerset Maugham Award (1952)

Questions

When was Francis King born?
Francis King was born on 4 March 1923 in Adelboden.
What positions has Francis King held?
Positions held by Francis King include: president (1989–1990); president (1986–1989); Booker Prize judge.
Where did Francis King study?
Francis King was educated at Balliol College, Shrewsbury School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Francis King · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q921262 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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