Vita Sackville-West
English writer, poet, and gardener (1892–1962)
Vita Sackville-West was born on March 9, 1892 in Knole House and died on June 2, 1962 in Sissinghurst Castle Garden, aged 70. Recorded occupations: horticulturist, writer, poet, gardener, biographer and novelist. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom. Associated movement: Bloomsbury Group. Fields of work: poetry. Notable works include “The Edwardians”, “All Passion Spent”, “Passenger to Teheran” and “Heritage”. Honours include Veitch Memorial Medal, Companion of Honour, Hawthornden Prize and Heinemann Award.
- Born
- March 9, 1892 · Knole House
- Died
- June 2, 1962 · Sissinghurst Castle Garden
- Age at death
- 70
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- horticulturist, writer, poet, gardener, biographer, novelist
- Movements
- Bloomsbury Group
- Notable works
- The Edwardians, All Passion Spent, Passenger to Teheran, Heritage
- Honours
- Veitch Memorial Medal, Companion of Honour, Hawthornden Prize, Heinemann Award
- Wikipedia editions
- 34 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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