Alain LeRoy Locke

American philosopher and writer (1885–1954)
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Alain LeRoy Locke

Summary

Alain LeRoy Locke is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on +1885-09-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on +1954-06-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], writer[7], art historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alain LeRoy Locke's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke died in New York City[4].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke was born on +1885-09-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke died on +1954-06-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Congressional Cemetery[11].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's father was Pliny Ishmael Locke[12].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's mother was Mary Locke[13].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's professions included writer[7].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke worked as an art historian[8].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke was employed by Howard University[17].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[19].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke was educated at Hertford College[20].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke received the Rhodes Scholarship[21].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[22].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[23].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's religion is recorded as Baháʼí Faith[24].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's image is recorded as Alain LeRoy Locke cr.jpg[25].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke is recorded as male[26].
  • Alain LeRoy Locke's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Alain LeRoy Locke… he was born on +1885-09-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Pliny Ishmael Locke[12]. His mother was Mary Locke[13]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[19], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and Hertford College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1874[37], headquartered in Oxford[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], writer[7], art historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Alain LeRoy Locke's field of work was philosophy[16]. Among his employers was Howard University[17].

Recognition

Alain LeRoy Locke received the Rhodes Scholarship[21].

Personal Life

Alain LeRoy Locke's religion is recorded as Baháʼí Faith[24].

Death and Burial

Alain LeRoy Locke died on +1954-06-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Congressional Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Alain LeRoy Locke ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Alain LeRoy Locke born?

Born in Philadelphia[2], Alain LeRoy Locke…

Where did Alain LeRoy Locke die?

Alain LeRoy Locke passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Alain LeRoy Locke's parents?

Alain LeRoy Locke's father was Pliny Ishmael Locke[12]. Alain LeRoy Locke's mother was Mary Locke[13].

What did Alain LeRoy Locke do for work?

Alain LeRoy Locke worked as philosopher[6], writer[7], art historian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Alain LeRoy Locke go to school?

Alain LeRoy Locke was educated at Harvard University[18], Frederick William University Berlin[19], and Hertford College[20].

What awards did Alain LeRoy Locke receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . BlackPast.org. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . BlackPast.org. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . BlackPast.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition). wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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