Anne Bradstreet

Anglo-American poet (1612–1672)
Person human Q242332
Anne Bradstreet
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Anne Bradstreet was born on January 1, 1612, in Northampton [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Her father was Thomas Dudley [7][8][9], and her mother was Dorothy Yorke [8][9]. She had several siblings, including Joseph Dudley, Samuel Dudley, and Patience Dudley [9]. As a poet, writer, and philosopher [7][10][11], Anne Bradstreet pursued a career in the arts. She was married to Simon Bradstreet from 1628 until his death in 1672 [9]. The couple had a large family, with children including Dudley Bradstreet, John Bradstreet, Samuel Bradstreet, Sarah Bradstreet, Dorothy Bradstreet, Simon Bradstreet, and two more [9][12][13]. Anne Bradstreet passed away on September 16, 1672, in Andover [1][14][5][15][16][17][8][18][19][20]. After her death, she was buried in Massachusetts . Her life was marked by her intellectual pursuits and her role as a wife and mother. Anne Bradstreet's legacy is a testament to her accomplishments as a poet, writer, and philosopher [7][10][11], and her life continues to be remembered in the place where she was buried, Massachusetts .

Anne Bradstreet

Summary

Anne Bradstreet is a human[1]. Born in Northampton[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1612[3]. She died in Andover[4]. She died on September 16, 1672[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Northampton[2], Anne Bradstreet…
  • Anne Bradstreet died in Andover[4].
  • Anne Bradstreet was born on January 1, 1612[3].
  • Anne Bradstreet was born on March 20, 1612[10].
  • Anne Bradstreet died on September 16, 1672[5].
  • Anne Bradstreet died on January 1, 1672[11].
  • Burial took place at Massachusetts[12].
  • Anne Bradstreet's father was Thomas Dudley[13].
  • Anne Bradstreet's mother was Dorothy Yorke[14].
  • Anne Bradstreet was married to Simon Bradstreet[15].
  • A child of Anne Bradstreet was Dudley Bradstreet[16].
  • A child of Anne Bradstreet was John Bradstreet[17].
  • A child of Anne Bradstreet was Samuel Bradstreet[18].
  • A child of Anne Bradstreet was Sarah Bradstreet[19].
  • A child of Anne Bradstreet was Dorothy Bradstreet[20].
  • A child of Anne Bradstreet was Simon Bradstreet[21].
  • Anne Bradstreet held citizenship in Kingdom of England[22].
  • Anne Bradstreet worked as a poet[6].
  • Anne Bradstreet worked as a writer[7].
  • Anne Bradstreet worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Anne Bradstreet's field of work was poetry[23].
  • Anne Bradstreet is recorded as female[24].
  • Anne Bradstreet's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Anne Bradstreet's Commons category is recorded as Anne Bradstreet[26].
  • Anne Bradstreet's family name is recorded as Dudley[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1612-03-20[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1672-09-16[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 86b8de0f-4df7-4b3a-b946-b0c1d8e9dd44[32]

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Origins and Family

Anne Bradstreet was born in Northampton[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1612[3] and March 20, 1612[10]. Her father was Thomas Dudley[13]. Her mother was Dorothy Yorke[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8]. Anne Bradstreet's field of work was poetry[23].

Personal Life

Among Anne Bradstreet's spouses was Simon Bradstreet[15]. Children include Dudley Bradstreet[16], b. 1648[33]; John Bradstreet[17], 1652–1697[34]; Samuel Bradstreet[18], 1632–1682[35]; Sarah Bradstreet[19], 1638–1704[36]; Dorothy Bradstreet[20], 1635–1672[37]; and Simon Bradstreet[21], 1640–1683[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 16, 1672[5] and January 1, 1672[11]. Anne Bradstreet passed away in Andover[4]. She is buried at Massachusetts[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Anne Bradstreet include Bradstreet[39], an impact crater[40].

Why It Matters

Anne Bradstreet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for her include Bradstreet[39], an impact crater[40].

FAQs

Where was Anne Bradstreet born?

Anne Bradstreet's place of birth was Northampton[2].

Where did Anne Bradstreet die?

Anne Bradstreet died in Andover[4].

Who were Anne Bradstreet's parents?

Anne Bradstreet's father was Thomas Dudley[13]. Anne Bradstreet's mother was Dorothy Yorke[14].

Who was Anne Bradstreet married to?

Anne Bradstreet's spouses include Simon Bradstreet[15].

What did Anne Bradstreet do for work?

Anne Bradstreet worked as poet[6], writer[7], and philosopher[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  13. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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