Sarah Waters
Welsh novelist (1966-)
1966 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Welsh novelist (1966-)
Born
July 21, 1966
Age
~60 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, novelist
United KingdomBorn in Neyland
1966
Born in Neyland (1966-07-21)
2000
AwardSomerset Maugham Award
2002
AwardCWA Historical Dagger
2009
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
2014
Awardhonorary doctorate
Present
Age ~60
About
Sarah Ann Waters is a Welsh novelist. She is best known for her novels set in Victorian society and featuring lesbian protagonists, such as Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith.
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Who is Sarah Waters?+
Sarah Ann Waters is a Welsh novelist. She is best known for her novels set in Victorian society and featuring lesbian protagonists, such as Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith.
What does the name Sarah mean?+
The name Sarah means "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is of English origin.
When was Sarah Waters born?+
Sarah Waters was born on July 21, 1966.
Name Meaning
A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.
The name Sarah is of English origin, meaning "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Sarah
Sarah — July 21, 1966
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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