# John Galsworthy

_English novelist and playwright (1867–1933)_

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> John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright. He is best known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga, and two later trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 August 1867 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kingston upon Thames ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P19))
- **Died:** 31 January 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P570))
- **Place of death:** London ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P27))
- **Occupation:** playwright; writer; novelist; screenwriter; prose writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P106))
- **Education:** Harrow School; New College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P69))
- **Spouse:** Ada Galsworthy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P26))
- **Positions held:** president (1921–1932) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P39))
- **Awards:** Nobel Prize in Literature ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q82248#P166))

## Questions

**When was John Galsworthy born?**  
John Galsworthy was born on 14 August 1867 in Kingston upon Thames.

**What positions has John Galsworthy held?**  
Positions held by John Galsworthy include: president (1921–1932).

**Where did John Galsworthy study?**  
John Galsworthy was educated at Harrow School, New College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): John Galsworthy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Galsworthy) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
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## Cite this page

"John Galsworthy". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/john-galsworthy. Retrieved 6 November 2026.