Robertson Davies
Canadian novelist (1913-1995)
1913 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian novelist (1913-1995)
Born
August 28, 1913
Died
1995 (age ~82)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, reporter, professor
CanadaBorn in ThamesvilleDied in Orangeville
1913
Born in Thamesville (1913-08-28)
1926
EducationStudied at Upper Canada College (1926–1932)
1932
EducationStudied at Queen's University (1932–1935)
1950
AwardStephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour
1961
AwardLorne Pierce Medal
1972
AwardGovernor General's Award for English-language fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robertson Davies?+
Robertson Davies is Canadian novelist (1913-1995). Born in 1913.
When was Robertson Davies born?+
Robertson Davies was born on August 28, 1913.
When did Robertson Davies die?+
Robertson Davies died in 1995, at approximately 82 years of age.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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