Alan Seeger

American poet and soldier (1888-1916)
Person human Q1849302
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Alan Seeger

Summary

Alan Seeger is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on June 22, 1888[3]. He died in Belloy-en-Santerre[4]. He died on July 4, 1916[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (636 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alan Seeger's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Alan Seeger passed away in Belloy-en-Santerre[4].
  • Alan Seeger was born on June 22, 1888[3].
  • Alan Seeger died on July 4, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Lihons National Cemetery[10].
  • Alan Seeger's father was Charles Louis Seeger, Sr.[11].
  • Alan Seeger held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Alan Seeger held citizenship in France[13].
  • Alan Seeger worked as a writer[6].
  • Alan Seeger's professions included poet[7].
  • Alan Seeger's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Alan Seeger was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Alan Seeger was educated at Hackley School[15].
  • Alan Seeger was educated at Staten Island Academy[16].
  • Alan Seeger received the mort pour la France[17].
  • Alan Seeger is recorded as male[18].
  • Alan Seeger's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alan Seeger's Commons category is recorded as Alan Seeger[20].
  • Alan Seeger was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Alan Seeger was part of the conflict Battle of the Somme[22].
  • Alan Seeger's family name is recorded as Seeger[23].
  • Alan Seeger's given name is recorded as Alan[24].
  • Alan Seeger's significant event is recorded as American World War I casualty[25].
  • Alan Seeger's allegiance is recorded as France[26].
  • Alan Seeger's military casualty classification is recorded as killed in action[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Alan Seeger… he was born on June 22, 1888[3]. His father was Charles Louis Seeger, Sr.[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Hackley School[15], a school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1899[34], headquartered in Tarrytown[35]; and Staten Island Academy[16], a university-preparatory school[36], in United States[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and military personnel[8].

Recognition

Alan Seeger received the mort pour la France[17].

Death and Burial

Alan Seeger died on July 4, 1916[5]. He died in Belloy-en-Santerre[4]. Burial took place at Lihons National Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Alan Seeger ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (636 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Alan Seeger born?

Alan Seeger was born in New York City[2].

Where did Alan Seeger die?

Alan Seeger passed away in Belloy-en-Santerre[4].

Who were Alan Seeger's parents?

Alan Seeger's father was Charles Louis Seeger, Sr.[11].

What did Alan Seeger do for work?

Alan Seeger worked as writer[6], poet[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Alan Seeger go to school?

Alan Seeger was educated at Harvard University[14], Hackley School[15], and Staten Island Academy[16].

What awards did Alan Seeger receive?

Honors received include mort pour la France[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University, Hackley School, Staten Island Academy
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