Alexander Woollcott

American critic (1887-1943)
Person human Q361859
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Alexander Woollcott

Summary

Alexander Woollcott is a human[1]. He was born in Phalanx[2]. He was born on January 19, 1887[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 23, 1943[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], radio personality[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Woollcott's place of birth was Phalanx[2].
  • Alexander Woollcott passed away in New York City[4].
  • Alexander Woollcott was born on January 19, 1887[3].
  • Alexander Woollcott died on January 23, 1943[5].
  • Alexander Woollcott is buried at Hamilton College[12].
  • Alexander Woollcott is buried at Hamilton College Cemetery[13].
  • Alexander Woollcott held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Alexander Woollcott's native language[15].
  • Alexander Woollcott's professions included journalist[6].
  • Alexander Woollcott worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Alexander Woollcott's professions included writer[8].
  • Alexander Woollcott worked as a radio personality[9].
  • Alexander Woollcott worked as an actor[10].
  • Alexander Woollcott's education included a stint at Hamilton College[16].
  • Alexander Woollcott was a member of Algonquin Round Table[17].
  • Alexander Woollcott is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander Woollcott's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander Woollcott's genre is literary criticism[20].
  • Alexander Woollcott's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Woollcott[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Alexander Woollcott's family name is recorded as Woollcott[23].
  • Alexander Woollcott's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander Woollcott's given name is recorded as Humphreys[25].
  • Alexander Woollcott's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Alexander Woollcott's described by source is recorded as pi-vol-7-issue-8-1951[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Phalanx[2], Alexander Woollcott… he was born on January 19, 1887[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Alexander Woollcott's education included a stint at Hamilton College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], radio personality[9], and actor[10].

Death and Burial

Alexander Woollcott died on January 23, 1943[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Recorded place of burial include Hamilton College[12] and Hamilton College Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander Woollcott ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Woollcott born?

Born in Phalanx[2], Alexander Woollcott…

Where did Alexander Woollcott die?

Alexander Woollcott died in New York City[4].

What did Alexander Woollcott do for work?

Alexander Woollcott worked as journalist[6], literary critic[7], writer[8], radio personality[9], and actor[10].

Where did Alexander Woollcott go to school?

Alexander Woollcott was educated at Hamilton College[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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