Common questions about Hilary Mantel

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Hilary Mantel born and where did she grow up?

Hilary Mary Thompson was born on the 6th of July 1952 in Glossop, Derbyshire. She grew up in a Roman Catholic household in a mill village in Romiley, Cheshire, after her family relocated to escape gossip.

What medical condition did Hilary Mantel suffer from in her twenties?

Hilary Mantel suffered from a severe form of endometriosis that doctors initially misdiagnosed as a psychiatric disorder. The condition required a surgical menopause at the age of twenty-seven, leaving her unable to have children.

When did Hilary Mantel win her first Booker Prize for Wolf Hall?

Hilary Mantel won the Booker Prize for Wolf Hall in 2009. The novel was the first favorite since 2002 to win the award and accounted for 45% of the sales of all the nominated books.

When did Hilary Mantel die and what was the cause of her death?

Hilary Mantel died on the 22nd of September 2022 at a hospital in Exeter. Her death resulted from complications of a stroke that occurred three days earlier.

When was Hilary Mantel elevated to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire?

Hilary Mantel was elevated to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2014 for services to literature. She had previously been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2006.