Dervla Murphy

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:award Honorary Doctorate from University of Ulster
gptkbp:birth_date 1931-11-28
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Lismore,_County_Waterford,_Ireland
gptkbp:children One daughter
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiring female travelers
gptkbp:death_date Still alive
gptkbp:famous_for Solo bicycle journeys
gptkbp:first_published The Hard Way Up
gptkbp:genre gptkb:travel_literature
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dervla Murphy
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:tourism
Cycling culture
Travel literature genre
Women in travel
Modern travel writers
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Paul_Theroux
gptkbp:influences Bicycling
gptkbp:inspiration Adventure and exploration
gptkbp:involvement Cultural preservation
Human rights advocacy
Environmental issues
Travel writing community
Cycling advocacy
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Promoting cultural understanding
Pioneering female travel writer
Advocating for sustainable travel
Encouraging solo travel
Inspiring future generations of travelers
gptkbp:nationality Irish
gptkbp:notable_achievement Writing about her travels
Biking through Europe
Cycling through Afghanistan
Traveling through the Himalayas
gptkbp:notable_work Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:travel_literature
gptkbp:philosophy Embrace adventure
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Ireland
gptkbp:spouse Not married
gptkbp:tour Over 30 countries
gptkbp:website http://www.dervlamurphy.com
gptkbp:writing_style Descriptive and personal
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Irish_Book_Awards
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5