Antonia Fraser - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 27, 1932 |
|---|---|
| Age | 93 |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Antonia Fraser's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Writing acclaimed biographies and historical works, especially on British history. |
Intro
Antonia Fraser is a renowned British author and historian, acclaimed for her biographies, historical works, and detective fiction. She is particularly known for her works on British history, including biographies of Mary, Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell, and Marie Antoinette.
Early Life & Background
Antonia Fraser was born as Antonia Margaret Caroline Pakenham in London to Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford, and Elizabeth Harman. She was raised in a prominent literary and political family, which influenced her future literary career.
Career Highlights
- Author of bestselling biography 'Mary Queen of Scots' (1969)
- Winner of the Wolfson History Prize for 'The Weaker Vessel: Woman's Lot in Seventeenth-Century England' (1984)
- Author of 'Marie Antoinette: The Journey' (2001), later adapted into a film by Sofia Coppola
- Series of Jemima Shore detective novels
Trivia
- Was married to playwright Harold Pinter
- Was awarded the title Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2011 for her services to literature
- Her mother, Elizabeth Longford, was also a distinguished biographer
FAQs
People also ask
Antonia Fraser is 93 years old.
Antonia Fraser was born the 27 August 1932.
London, England.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 27th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 27, 1932, the Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed by multiple nations, including the United States and France. The pact aimed to renounce war as a means of resolving international disputes and marked a significant step towards global peace efforts.
- Day of the week: August 27th, 1932 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Horse Feathers directed by Norman Z. McLeod
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