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Vita Sackville-West
- Active
- Started 1917
About
English writer, poet, and gardener (1892–1962)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Vita Sackville-West
- Born
- 1892-03-09
- Died
- 1962-06-02
- Occupation
- horticulturist / writer / poet / gardener / biographer / novelist / garden designer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Knole House
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseHarold NicolsonFrom 1913-10-01
- PartnerViolet Keppel Trefusis
- PartnerVirginia Woolf
- PartnerMary Hutchinson
- PartnerMary Garman1927 — 1928-11
Family
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- prose
- poetry
Awards & Nominations
4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Veitch Memorial Medal | Received |
| 1946 | Heinemann Award | Received |
| 1926 | Hawthornden Prize | Received |
| — | Companion of Honour | Received |
Notable Works
- The Edwardians1930 novel by Vita Sackville-West
- All Passion Spent1931 novel by Vita Sackville-West
- Passenger to Teheranbook by Vita Sackville-West
- Heritagebook by Vita Sackville-West
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q235505 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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