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William Somerset Maugham
- Active
- Started 1897
About
English playwright and author (1874–1965)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Somerset Maugham
- Born
- 1874-01-25
- Died
- 1965-12-16
- Occupation
- playwright / novelist / physician writer / screenwriter / prose writer / literary critic / army scout / writer / physician
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom / France
- Birthplace
- 8th arrondissement of Paris
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseSyrie Maugham1917-05 — 1929
Family
- FatherRobert Ormond Maugham
- MotherEdith Mary Snell
- SiblingHenry Neville Maugham
- SiblingFrederic Maugham, 1st Viscount Maugham
- ChildMary Elizabeth Maugham
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 6 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1964 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1962 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1961 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1959 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
Notable Works
- Of Human Bondage1915 novel and bildungsroman by William Somerset Maugham
- The Razor's Edge1944 novel by William Somerset Maugham
Education
- King's College London
- Heidelberg University
- St Thomas's Hospital Medical School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q134942 ↗
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