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Kingsley Amis was an English novelist, poet, critic, and teacher. He wrote more than 20 novels, six volumes of poetry, short stories, radio and television scripts, and works of social and literary criticism. He is best known for his novel Lucky Jim (1954). Amis was born in London, England, on April 16, 1922. He was the only son of William Robert Amis, a clerk in the Office of Works, and his wife, Rosa Annie (née Lucas). He was educated at the City of London School and St. John's College, Oxford, where he read English. Amis began his writing career as a poet, publishing his first collection of poems, Bright November, in 1947. He then turned to fiction, publishing his first novel, Lucky Jim, in 1954. The novel was an immediate success and established Amis as one of the leading writers of the post-war period. Amis went on to write more than 20 novels, including The Alteration (1976), The Old Devils (1986), and The Biographer's Moustache (1995). He also wrote six volumes of poetry, short stories, radio and television scripts, and works of social and literary criticism. Amis was awarded the Booker Prize in 1986 for The Old Devils. He was also made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1981 and was knighted in 1990. Kingsley Amis died on October 22, 1995, at the age of 73. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jane Howard, and their two sons, Martin and Philip.
| Popular As | Kingley Amis |
| Occupation | writer |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | 16 April, 1922 |
| Birthday | 16 April |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Date of death | 22 October, 1995 |
| Died Place | London, England, UK |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Kingsley Amis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Kingsley Amis height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) .
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| Height | 5' 11" (1.8 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Kingsley Amis's Wife?
His wife is Elizabeth Jane Howard (1965 - 1983) ( divorced), Hilary Ann Bardwell (January 1948 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Elizabeth Jane Howard (1965 - 1983) ( divorced), Hilary Ann Bardwell (January 1948 - ?) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Kingsley Amis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Kingsley Amis worth at the age of 73 years old? Kingsley Amis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Kingsley Amis's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Writer |
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