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Michael Edwards

b. 1938

British literary scholar

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About Michael Edwards

Born 1938. Michael Edwards is a British and French writer, literary critic, professor, poet, translator and university teacher.

Sir Michael Edwards, OBE (born 29 April 1938) is an Anglo-French poet and academic.

Life Born in Barnes, SW London, Edwards was educated at Kingston Grammar School He had been nominated previously in 2008, when he received the second highest number of votes in the fourth and final round of voting (eight votes, behind Michel Schneider who received 10) but since no candidate secured a majority the seat then remained vacant.

Honours Knighted in the 2014 New Year Honours for "services to British–French cultural relations", Sir Michael has received the following honours:

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ's College, Kingston Grammar School, Christ's College, Cambridge
Positions held
Member of the Académie française
Employers
University of Warwick, Collège de France, University of Sussex
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Knight of the Legion of Honour; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎; Dagnan-Bouveret Prize; Honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge; Knight Bachelor; Paulée de Meursault Prize
Also known as
Sir Michael Edwards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Edwards?

British literary scholar

When was Michael Edwards born?

Michael Edwards was born on 29 April 1938 in Barnes.

What is Michael Edwards's occupation?

Michael Edwards is a writer, literary critic, professor, poet, translator and university teacher.

What nationality is Michael Edwards?

Michael Edwards is British and French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Edwards

· Wikidata: Q3308172

· DBpedia: Michael Edwards (literary scholar)

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