Agnes Smedley
American journalist, writer, Comintern spy (1892-1950)
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Summary
Agnes Smedley was born on February 23, 1892[1], in Osgood[2]. She died on May 6, 1950[3], in London[4]. She worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and women's rights activist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,969 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Oxford[9]
- Place of burial: Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Notable work: Daughter of Earth[12], Chinese Destinies[13], China's Red Army Marches[14], Battle Hymn of China[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Commons category: Agnes Smedley[17]
- Unmarried partner: Virendranath Chattopadhyaya[18]
- Cause of death: bronchopneumonia[19]
- Family name: Smedley[20]
- Given name: Agnes[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Agnes Smedley[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Name in native language: Agnes Smedley[26]
Why It Matters
Agnes Smedley has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Agnes Smedley born?
Agnes Smedley was born in Osgood[2].
Where did Agnes Smedley die?
Agnes Smedley passed away in London[4].
What did Agnes Smedley do for work?
Agnes Smedley worked as a writer[5], journalist[6], and women's rights activist[7].