Peter Nicholls
Australian literary scholar and critic
About Peter Nicholls
Lived 1939 – 2018 (aged 78). Peter Nicholls was an Australian literary critic, writer and photographer.
Personal life
Nicholls was the father of five children. His daughter is author and editor Sophie Cunningham. He lived in Melbourne with his wife, Clare Coney, where he died on 6 March 2018 at the age of 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Nicholls?
Australian literary scholar and critic (1939–2018)
When was Peter Nicholls born?
Peter Nicholls was born on 8 March 1939 in Melbourne.
When did Peter Nicholls die?
Peter Nicholls died on 6 March 2018 in Melbourne.
What was Peter Nicholls's occupation?
Peter Nicholls was a literary critic, writer and photographer.
What nationality was Peter Nicholls?
Peter Nicholls was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Nicholls (writer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Nicholls. https://biography.guide/peter-nicholls-literary-critic/
MLA: "Peter Nicholls." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-nicholls-literary-critic/.
Chicago: "Peter Nicholls." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-nicholls-literary-critic/.
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