Alice Dunbar Nelson

American writer, activist (1875-1935)
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Alice Dunbar Nelson
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Alice Dunbar Nelson was born on July 19, 1875, in New Orleans and died on September 18, 1935, in Philadelphia [1][2][3][4][5][6][1][2][3][4][5]. She was a citizen of the United States and worked as a journalist, poet, writer, short story writer, educator, and playwright [6][7][8]. She was educated at Straight University, Cornell University, and Dillard University [6].

She was married three times: to Paul Laurence Dunbar from 1898 to 1906, to Henry Arthur Callis from 1910 to 1916, and to Robert John Nelson from 1916 until her death in 1935 [6]. She was associated with the Harlem Renaissance and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women [9].

Alice Dunbar Nelson

Summary

Alice Dunbar Nelson is a human[1]. She was born in New Orleans[2]. She was born on July 19, 1875[3]. She died in Philadelphia[4]. She died on September 18, 1935[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], writer[8], short story writer[9], and educator[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alice Dunbar Nelson was born in New Orleans[2].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson was born on July 19, 1875[3].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson died on September 18, 1935[5].
  • Burial took place at Philadelphia[12].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson was married to Paul Laurence Dunbar[13].
  • Among Alice Dunbar Nelson's spouses was Henry Arthur Callis[14].
  • Among Alice Dunbar Nelson's spouses was Robert John Nelson[15].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson worked as a journalist[6].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's professions included poet[7].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's professions included writer[8].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's professions included short story writer[9].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's professions included educator[10].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson worked as a playwright[18].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's education included a stint at Straight University[19].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's education included a stint at Cornell University[20].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's education included a stint at Dillard University[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alice Dunbar Nelson is Mine Eyes Have Seen[22].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson received the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[23].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson is recorded as female[24].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality[26].
  • Alice Dunbar Nelson is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Alice Dunbar Nelson was born in New Orleans[2]. She was born on July 19, 1875[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].

Education

Educated at Straight University[19], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1868[30]; Cornell University[20], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33], headquartered in Ithaca[34]; and Dillard University[21], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1869[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], writer[8], short story writer[9], educator[10], and playwright[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alice Dunbar Nelson is Mine Eyes Have Seen[22].

Recognition

Alice Dunbar Nelson received the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Paul Laurence Dunbar[13], a writer[38], 1872–1906[39], of United States[40]; Henry Arthur Callis[14], a physician[41], 1887–1974[42], of United States[43]; and Robert John Nelson[15], 1873–1949[44].

Death and Burial

Alice Dunbar Nelson died on September 18, 1935[5]. She died in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Philadelphia[12].

Why It Matters

Alice Dunbar Nelson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (540 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Alice Dunbar Nelson born?

Born in New Orleans[2], Alice Dunbar Nelson…

Where did Alice Dunbar Nelson die?

Alice Dunbar Nelson died in Philadelphia[4].

Who was Alice Dunbar Nelson married to?

Alice Dunbar Nelson's spouses include Paul Laurence Dunbar[13], Henry Arthur Callis[14], and Robert John Nelson[15].

What did Alice Dunbar Nelson do for work?

Alice Dunbar Nelson worked as journalist[6], poet[7], writer[8], short story writer[9], and educator[10].

Where did Alice Dunbar Nelson go to school?

Alice Dunbar Nelson was educated at Straight University[19], Cornell University[20], and Dillard University[21].

What awards did Alice Dunbar Nelson receive?

Honors received include Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . African American Dramatists. wikidata.org.
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  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . artworkarchive.com. artworkarchive.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . African American Dramatists. documents.alexanderstreet.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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