Amos Bronson Alcott
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Summary
Amos Bronson Alcott was born on November 29, 1799[1], in Wolcott[2]. He died on March 4, 1888[3], in Concord[4]. He worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and pedagogue[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,149 views/month, #7,033 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1799[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1888[12]
- Place of burial: Massachusetts[13], Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[14]
- Mother: Anna Alcott[15]
- Spouse: Abby May[16]
- Child: Anna Alcott Pratt[17], Louisa May Alcott[18], Elizabeth Sewall Alcott[19], Abigail May Alcott Nieriker[20]
- Country of citizenship: United States[21]
- Field of work: philosophy[22]
- Position held: professor[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[25]
- Movement: transcendentalism[26]
- Commons category: Amos Bronson Alcott[27]
- Residence: Boston[28], Concord[29], Fruitlands[30], Walpole[31], Orchard House[32]
- Family name: Alcott[33]
- Given name: Amos[34], Bronson[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Amos Bronson Alcott[36]
- Commons gallery: Amos Bronson Alcott[37]
- Relative: William Alcott[38]
- Medical condition: stroke[39]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[40], The Biographical Dictionary of America[41], A Biographical Dictionary of Modern Rationalists[42], The American Cyclopædia[43], New International Encyclopedia (1902–1905)[44], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[45], The New Student's Reference Work[46], The Encyclopedia Americana[47], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[48], Library of the World's Best Literature[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50]
- Commons Creator page: Amos Bronson Alcott[51]
- Birth name: Amos Bronson Alcott[52]
Why It Matters
Amos Bronson Alcott has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Amos Bronson Alcott born?
Amos Bronson Alcott was born in Wolcott[2].
Where did Amos Bronson Alcott die?
Amos Bronson Alcott passed away in Concord[4].
Who were Amos Bronson Alcott's parents?
Amos Bronson Alcott's mother was Anna Alcott[15].
Who was Amos Bronson Alcott married to?
Amos Bronson Alcott's spouses include Abby May[16].
What did Amos Bronson Alcott do for work?
Amos Bronson Alcott worked as a poet[5], philosopher[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and pedagogue[9].