Portrait of Daphne du Maurier. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Daphne du Maurier

Active
1931 — 1989

About

British writer (1907–1989)

Quick Facts

Name
Daphne du Maurier
Born
1907-05-13
Died
1989-04-19
Occupation
novelist / writer / screenwriter / playwright / biographer / science fiction writer
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
London

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • Gothic literature

Awards & Nominations

4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
2000Anthony Award
Rebecca
Received
1978The Grand Master Received
1938National Book Award Received
—Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire Received

Notable Works

  • Rebeccanovel by Daphne du Maurier
  • My Cousin Rachelnovel by Daphne du Maurier
  • Jamaica Innnovel by Daphne du Maurier
  • Frenchman's Creek1941 novel by Daphne du Maurier
  • The House on the Strandnovel by Daphne du Maurier

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q193357 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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