
British author and journalist
1958 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British author and journalist
Born
February 7, 1958
Age
~68 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, banker
1958
Born in Northumberland (1958-02-07)
1999
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
2004
Positionchairperson (2004–2007)
2007
AwardWatson, Helen, Miles, and Audrey Davis Prize
2013
Positionmember of the House of Lords (2013–2021)
Present
Age ~68
Frequently Asked Questions
Matt Ridley is British author and journalist. Born in 1958.
The name Matt means "A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.". It is of English origin.
Matt Ridley was born on February 7, 1958.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.
The name Matt is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Matt
Matt — February 7, 1958
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Legend.
— anon
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