Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo (born 1943) is a British poet, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Sir Michael Andrew Bridge Morpurgo; Michael Andrew Bridge.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Michael Andrew Bridge.

Born at St Albans in 1943.

In detail

Michael Morpurgo studied at King's College London and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, children's literature and poetry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Greater London. Positions recorded include Children's Laureate. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Works named in the authority record are War Horse.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Nestlé Children's Book Prize, Children's Laureate and Hampshire Book Awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Michael Morpurgo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1387224: Michael Morpurgo

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