Hilary Mantel

Author of 'Wolf Hall' series

Hilary Mantel - Author of 'Wolf Hall' series
Born

July 6th, 1952
72 years ago

Died

September 22nd, 2022
2 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English author and critic, gained prominence through historical novels. The 'Wolf Hall' trilogy, which includes 'Wolf Hall', 'Bring Up the Bodies', and 'The Mirror and the Light', portrayed the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. Received numerous awards for literary work, including the Booker Prize twice, for 'Wolf Hall' in 2009 and 'Bring Up the Bodies' in 2012. Also published memoirs and essays, exploring various subjects.

Won the Booker Prize for 'Wolf Hall'

Won the Booker Prize for 'Bring Up the Bodies'

Authored 'The Mirror and the Light'

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