Robertson Davies

January 9, 2024
Novelist

Quick Facts

Robertson Davies
Full Name Robertson Davies
Occupation Novelist
Date Of Birth Aug 28, 1913(1913-08-28)
Age 111
Date Of Death December 2, 1995, Orangeville, Canada
Birthplace Thamesville
Country Canada
Birth City Ontario
Horoscope Leo

Robertson Davies Biography

Name Robertson Davies
Birthday Aug 28
Birth Year 1913
Place Of Birth Thamesville
Home Town Ontario
Birth Country Canada
Birth Sign Leo
Children(s) Jennifer Surridge, Miranda Davies, Rosamond Bailey

Robertson Davies is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on August 28, 1913 in Thamesville, Ontario, Canada. He was a Canadian playwright, journalist and novelist. His works of literary criticism included essays, plays, and plays.

When Rushdie was threatened and threatened by Ayatollah Kareini, Davies stood up for Davies spoke out in support of Salman Rushdie when Rushdie was threatened by Ayatollah Khomeini..

He was the son of William Rupert Davies, an author. He later married Brenda Mathews.

Robertson Davies Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Novelist
House Living in own house.

Robertson Davies is one of the richest Novelist from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robertson Davies 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied at Queen’s University and Upper Canada College before becoming the literary editor for Saturday Night magazine.

For his 1985 novel, What’s Bred in the Bone, he was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for Fiction.

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Who is Robertson Davies Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Robertson Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Robertson Davies celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.

Top Facts about Robertson Davies

  1. Robertson Davies was a Canadian novelist, playwright, and critic.
  2. He was born in 1913 and died in 1995.
  3. Davies wrote over a dozen novels during his career.
  4. His most famous work is the Deptford Trilogy.
  5. Davies won numerous literary awards, including the Governor General’s Award.
  6. He was also a respected journalist and academic.
  7. Davies served as the Master of Massey College at the University of Toronto.
  8. He was known for his wit and erudition in both his writing and public speaking.
  9. Many of his works explore themes of identity, morality, and spirituality.
  10. Davies’ legacy continues to influence Canadian literature today.

What is the best Robertson Davies trilogy?

  • 855 . Fifth Business by Robertson Davies. This novel is the first in The Deptford Trilogy. …
  • 1019 . The Manticore by Robertson Davies. …
  • 1023 . World of Wonders by Robertson Davies. …
  • 2685 . The Cunning Man by Robertson Davies. …
  • . The Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies.

Is fifth business a true story?

The novel and Davies’ life Some readers thought that Fifth Business was intended to be semi-autobiographical. Davies projected some of his life experiences (childhood in a small Ontario town, family connections with the social and financial elite) into many of his works.

When was Robertson Davies born?

August 28, 1913

Where was Robertson Davies born?

Thamesville, Canada

What did Robertson Davies write?

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Alma mater| Queen’s University (did not graduate) Balliol College, Oxford
Genre| Novels, plays, essays and reviews
Notable works| The Deptford Trilogy, The Cornish Trilogy, The Salterton Trilogy
Spouse| Brenda Ethel Davies (m. 1940, 1917–2013)

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