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Francis King (Francis Henry King) was born on 4 March, 1923 in Adelboden, Switzerland, is a British writer (1923–2011). Discover Francis King's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
| Popular As |
Francis Henry King |
| Occupation |
Novelist Poet Short story writer |
| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
4 March 1923 |
| Birthday |
4 March |
| Birthplace |
Adelboden, Switzerland |
| Date of death |
3 July, 2011 |
| Died Place |
London, England |
| Nationality |
Switzerland
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Francis King Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Francis King height not available right now. We will update Francis King's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Francis King Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Francis King worth at the age of 88 years old? Francis King’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from Switzerland. We have estimated Francis King's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
writer |
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Timeline
Francis Henry King (4 March 1923 – 3 July 2011) was a British novelist and short-story writer.
He worked for the British Council for 15 years, with positions in Europe and Japan.
For 25 years, he was a chief book reviewer for the Sunday Telegraph, and for 10 years its theatre critic.
King was born on 4 March 1923 in Adelboden, Switzerland, to a father in the Indian Civil Service, brought up in British India and sent back to England when his father was dying.
As a boy, he was shunted around among aunts and uncles.
He was educated at Shrewsbury School and Balliol College, Oxford.
During the Second World War he was a conscientious objector and left Oxford to work on the land.
After completing his degree in 1949, King worked for the British Council.
His positions with them took him to Italy, Salonika, and finally Kyoto.
While he was in Greece he met the uninhibited writer Anne Cumming, who was also working for the British Council.
She enjoyed observing his homosexual adventures.
He won the Somerset Maugham Award for his novel The Dividing Stream (1951) and also won the Katherine Mansfield Short Story Prize.
His 1956 book The Firewalkers was published pseudonymously under the name Frank Cauldwell.
In 1964 he resigned to write full-time, by then he had already published nine novels, as well as poetry and a memoir.
King came out as homosexual in the 1970s.
He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and was appointed an Officer (OBE) of the Order of the British Empire in 1979 and a Commander of the Order (CBE) in 1985.
From 1986 to 1989 he was President of PEN International, the worldwide association of writers and oldest human rights organisation.
After his long-term partner had died from AIDS in 1988, King described their relationship in Yesterday Came Suddenly (1993).
In 2000, he was awarded the Golden PEN Award by English PEN for "a Lifetime's Distinguished Service to Literature".
In 2003, his novel The Nick of Time was long-listed for the Man Booker Prize.
King suffered a stroke in 2005.
Francis King died on 3 July 2011, at the age of 88.
