When and where was Vincent Cronin born?
Vincent Archibald Patrick Cronin entered the world on the 24th of May 1924 in Tredegar, Monmouthshire. He moved to London when he was only two years old.
Questions about Vincent Cronin
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What universities did Vincent Cronin attend for his education?
Vincent Cronin attended Ampleforth College before studying at Harvard University. He later went to the Sorbonne and finally Trinity College, Oxford, graduating with honours in 1947 earning a degree in Literae Humaniores.
Which European rulers did Vincent Cronin write biographies about?
Vincent Cronin wrote biographies about Louis XIV, Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Great, and Napoleon. His book on Napoleon was published in 1971 under the title Napoleon Bonaparte: An Intimate Biography.
What awards did Vincent Cronin win during his career?
Vincent Cronin won several awards including the Richard Hillary Award and the W.H. Heinemann Award in 1955. The Rockefeller Foundation Award followed in 1958.
When did Vincent Cronin die and what were his final works?
Vincent Cronin died on the 25th of January 2011 after publishing Chile Rediscovered which appeared in 2009. He also edited The Companion Guide to Florence by Eve Borsook in 1979.