Matt Ridley
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
United KingdomBorn in Northumberland
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
Who is Matt Ridley?+
Matt Ridley is British author and journalist. Born in 1958.
What does the name Matt mean?+
The name Matt means "A diminutive of the male given name Matthew.". It is of English origin.
When was Matt Ridley born?+
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.
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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
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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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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