J. Meade Falkner facts for kids
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John Meade Falkner
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| Born | 8 May 1858 Manningford Bruce, Wiltshire, England |
| Died | 22 July 1932 (aged 74) Durham, England |
| Pen name | J. Meade Falkner |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | English |
| Period | 1895-1903 |
John Meade Falkner (born May 8, 1858 – died July 22, 1932) was an English writer and poet. He is most famous for his adventure novel, Moonfleet, published in 1898. Besides being a successful author, Falkner was also a very skilled businessman. He even became the head of a large company called Armstrong Whitworth during World War I.
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A Life of Adventure and Books
John Meade Falkner was born in a place called Manningford Bruce in Wiltshire, England. He spent much of his childhood in the towns of Dorchester and Weymouth. He went to school at Marlborough College and then studied history at Hertford College, Oxford. He finished his studies in 1882.
From Teacher to Business Leader
After university, Falkner worked as a teacher at Derby School. Later, he moved to Newcastle to teach the children of Sir Andrew Noble. Sir Andrew Noble ran Armstrong Whitworth Co., which was one of the biggest companies in the world that made weapons.
Falkner was very good at business. In 1915, he took over from Sir Andrew Noble and became the chairman of Armstrong Whitworth. This was a very important job, especially during World War I. While traveling for his business, Falkner collected many old and valuable treasures.
Life in Durham and Retirement
After he retired from his business role in 1921, Falkner moved to Durham. He became an Honorary Reader in paleography at the University of Durham. Paleography is the study of old handwriting and ancient documents. He also became the Honorary Librarian for the library at Durham Cathedral.
Falkner loved Durham very much. Even though he traveled often in his later years, he always considered Durham his home. He lived in a house called Divinity House from 1902 until he passed away. You can find a special plaque there today. His memorial is in the south part of Durham Cathedral, and he is buried in Burford, Oxfordshire.
Falkner's Published Works
Besides his three novels and his poetry, John Meade Falkner also wrote several non-fiction books. These included guides about different places and a history book.
Novels by Falkner
- The Lost Stradivarius (1895)
- Moonfleet (1898)
- The Nebuly Coat (1903)
Non-Fiction Books
- Handbook for Travellers in Oxfordshire (1894)
- A History of Oxfordshire (1899)
- Handbook for Berkshire (1902)
- Bath in History and Social Tradition (1918)
- A History of Durham Cathedral Library (1925) (written with H.D. Hughes)
See also
In Spanish: John Meade Falkner para niños
