Antonia Fraser

Active: Started 1969

About

British author and novelist

Quick Facts

Name: Antonia Fraser
Born: 1932-08-27
Occupation: historian / writer / novelist / biographer / aristocrat
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Birthplace: London

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseHugh Fraser1956-09-25 — 1977
SpouseHarold Pinter1980-11-27 — 2008-12-24

Family

FatherFrank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford
MotherElizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford
SiblingThomas Pakenham
SiblingPatrick Pakenham
SiblingJudith Kazantzis

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

Music & Artistry

Genres

biography

Awards & Nominations

9 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

Year	Award / category	Result
2003	Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature	Received
2000	Medlicott Medal	Received
1996	CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction	Received
1996	St. Louis Literary Award	Received
1984	Wolfson History Prize	Received

Notable Works

Mary Queen of Scotsbook by Antonia Fraser
Marie Antoinette: The Journeyessay by Antonia Fraser
Cromwell, Our Chief of Menbiography of Oliver Cromwell
Quiet as a Nunnovel by Antonia Fraser
Oxford Bloodnovel by Antonia Fraser

Education

Lady Margaret HallUntil 1963Bachelor of Arts
Dragon School
St Mary's School
Lady Margaret HallMaster of Arts

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q242796 ↗
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Facts retrieved 2 Nov 2026, 21:31 UTC.