Memorial Page for Christopher Hitchens (née Christopher Eric Hitchens)

Apr 13, 1949 – Dec 15, 2011(62 years)Died in:Houston, Harris County

English American author and journalist

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Biography

Birthplace

Portsmouth, England

Place of Death

Houston, Harris County

Nationality

United Kingdom

Cause of Death

esophageal cancer

Occupation(6)

journalist writeressayistautobiographerliterary criticpolitical scientist

Awards(6)

Richard Dawkins AwardPEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the EssayLannan Literary AwardsLennonOno Grant for PeaceEmperor Has No Clothes AwardGreat Immigrants Award

Spouse(2)

Eleni MeleagrouCarol Blue

Education(3)

University of OxfordThe Leys SchoolBalliol College

Christopher Hitchens (* April 13, 1949 in Portsmouth; † December 15, 2011 in Houston) was an english American author and journalist. He was 62 years old. He was married to Eleni Meleagrou and Carol Blue. His education included University of Oxford, The Leys School and Balliol College. He received 6 awards, including Richard Dawkins Award, PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay. His cause of death was esophageal cancer.

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Born in Portsmouth, England

1949

Lannan Literary Awards

1991

Emperor Has No Clothes Award

2007

Great Immigrants Award

2007

Richard Dawkins Award

2011

Died in Houston, Harris County (esophageal cancer)

2011

LennonOno Grant for Peace

2012

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Christopher Hitchens (née Christopher Eric Hitchens). Forever remembered.