Mervyn Peake
English author and illustrator (1911–1968)
Mervyn Peake was born on July 9, 1911 in Guling, Jiujiang and died on November 17, 1968 in Burcot, aged 57. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, novelist, illustrator and painter. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom. Notable works include “Gormenghast trilogy”. Educated at Croydon College and Eltham College. Honours include Heinemann Award.
- Born
- July 9, 1911 · Guling, Jiujiang
- Died
- November 17, 1968 · Burcot
- Age at death
- 57
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- writer, poet, novelist, illustrator, painter
- Notable works
- Gormenghast trilogy
- Education
- Croydon College, Eltham College
- Honours
- Heinemann Award
- Wikipedia editions
- 27 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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