Alfred Whitney Griswold

American historian (1906-1963)
Person human Q4723617
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Alfred Whitney Griswold

Summary

Alfred Whitney Griswold is a human[1]. He was born in Morristown[2]. He was born on October 27, 1906[3]. He died in New Haven[4]. He died on April 19, 1963[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and academic administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's place of birth was Morristown[2].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold died in New Haven[4].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold was born on October 27, 1906[3].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold died on April 19, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[9].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's father was Harold Ely Griswold, Sr.[10].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's mother was Elsie Montgomery Griswold[11].
  • Among Alfred Whitney Griswold's spouses was Mary Brooks Griswold[12].
  • A child of Alfred Whitney Griswold was Molly Griswold Flender[13].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's professions included writer[6].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold worked as an academic administrator[7].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold held the position of president[15].
  • Among Alfred Whitney Griswold's employers was Yale University[16].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold was educated at Yale University[17].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold was educated at Hotchkiss School[18].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold is recorded as male[20].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[22].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's family name is recorded as Q16870326[23].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's given name is recorded as Alfred[24].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's given name is recorded as Whitney[25].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Alfred Whitney Griswold's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Morristown[2], Alfred Whitney Griswold… he was born on October 27, 1906[3]. His father was Harold Ely Griswold, Sr.[10]. His mother was Elsie Montgomery Griswold[11].

Education

Educated at Yale University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Hotchkiss School[18], a boarding school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1891[34], headquartered in Lakeville[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and academic administrator[7]. Alfred Whitney Griswold was employed by Yale University[16]. He held the position of president[15].

Recognition

Alfred Whitney Griswold received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].

Personal Life

Alfred Whitney Griswold was married to Mary Brooks Griswold[12]. A child of him was Molly Griswold Flender[13].

Death and Burial

Alfred Whitney Griswold died on April 19, 1963[5]. He passed away in New Haven[4]. Burial took place at Grove Street Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alfred Whitney Griswold ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Whitney Griswold born?

Born in Morristown[2], Alfred Whitney Griswold…

Where did Alfred Whitney Griswold die?

Alfred Whitney Griswold died in New Haven[4].

Who were Alfred Whitney Griswold's parents?

Alfred Whitney Griswold's father was Harold Ely Griswold, Sr.[10]. Alfred Whitney Griswold's mother was Elsie Montgomery Griswold[11].

Who was Alfred Whitney Griswold married to?

Alfred Whitney Griswold's spouses include Mary Brooks Griswold[12].

What did Alfred Whitney Griswold do for work?

Alfred Whitney Griswold worked as writer[6] and academic administrator[7].

Where did Alfred Whitney Griswold go to school?

Alfred Whitney Griswold was educated at Yale University[17] and Hotchkiss School[18].

What awards did Alfred Whitney Griswold receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alfred, Whitney
    Spouse Mary Brooks Griswold
    Family name Q16870326
    Employer
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