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Patrick O'Brian

Patrick O'Brian was a British translator, linguist, writer and novelist (1914–2000). He was born at Chalfont St Peter and died at Dublin.

Also recorded as Richard Patrick Russ; Patrick OBrian.

Overview

Born at Chalfont St Peter in 1914, died at Dublin in 2000.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Richard Patrick Russ and Patrick OBrian. His recorded language was English.

He was the child of Charles Russ. He married Mary Wicksteed.

Catalogued works

60 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

The Far Side of the World. Post Captain. The Mauritius Command. Master and Commander. The Surgeon's Mate. The Fortune of War. HMS Surprise. The Nutmeg of Consolation. Clarissa Oakes. The Commodore. The Ionian Mission. The Wine-Dark Sea.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 4 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are historical fiction. Jane Austen and C. S. Forester are recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Aubrey-Maturin series.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Chronology

  1. 1914Patrick O'Brian born at Chalfont St Peter.
  2. 2000Patrick O'Brian died at Dublin.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Patrick O'Brian”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q355438: Patrick O'Brian

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