Virginia Cowles
American journalist (1910–1983)
Died aged 73VirgoUnited States
Biography
Harriet Virginia Spencer Cowles (August 24, 1910 – September 17, 1983) was an American journalist, biographer, and travel writer. During her long career, Cowles went from covering fashion, to covering the Spanish Civil War, the turbulent period in Europe leading up to World War II, and the entire war. Her service as a correspondent was recognized by the British government with an OBE in 1947. After the war, she published a number of critically acclaimed biographies of historical figures. In 1983, while traveling with her husband, she was killed in an automobile accident which left him severely injured.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Aidan Crawley
- Children
- Andrew CrawleyHarriet CrawleyRandall Stafford Crawley
- Parents
- Edward Spencer CowlesFlorence Wolcott Jacquith
Awards & honours (1)
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Quick answers about Virginia Cowles
- How old was Virginia Cowles?
- Virginia Cowles died on September 16, 1983 at the age of 73.
- When is Virginia Cowles's birthday?
- Virginia Cowles was born on August 24, 1910.
- Where was Virginia Cowles born?
- Virginia Cowles was born in Brattleboro.
- What is Virginia Cowles's zodiac sign?
- Virginia Cowles's zodiac sign is Virgo.
- What is Virginia Cowles's nationality?
- Virginia Cowles is a citizen of United States.
- What does Virginia Cowles do?
- Virginia Cowles is known as journalist, historian, writer, novelist.
- Who has Virginia Cowles been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Virginia Cowles's spouse is or was Aidan Crawley.
- How many children did Virginia Cowles have?
- Wikidata lists 3 children of Virginia Cowles.
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