August Heckscher II

American writer (1913-1997)
Person human Q2656390
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August Heckscher II

Summary

August Heckscher II is a human[1]. Born in Huntington[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1913[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 5, 1997[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • August Heckscher II's place of birth was Huntington[2].
  • August Heckscher II died in New York City[4].
  • August Heckscher II was born on September 16, 1913[3].
  • August Heckscher II was born on January 1, 1913[9].
  • August Heckscher II died on April 5, 1997[5].
  • August Heckscher II died on January 1, 1997[10].
  • August Heckscher II held citizenship in United States[11].
  • August Heckscher II worked as a university teacher[6].
  • August Heckscher II worked as a writer[7].
  • Among August Heckscher II's employers was Yale University[12].
  • August Heckscher II was educated at Harvard University[13].
  • August Heckscher II's education included a stint at Yale College[14].
  • August Heckscher II was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • August Heckscher II is recorded as male[16].
  • August Heckscher II's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • August Heckscher II's Commons category is recorded as August Heckscher II[18].
  • August Heckscher II's family name is recorded as Heckscher[19].
  • August Heckscher II's given name is recorded as August[20].
  • August Heckscher II's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • August Heckscher II's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[22].

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Origins and Family

August Heckscher II's place of birth was Huntington[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1913[3] and January 1, 1913[9].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[13], a private university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1636[25], headquartered in Cambridge[26] and Yale College[14], a college[27], in United States[28], founded in 1701[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and writer[7]. August Heckscher II was employed by Yale University[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 5, 1997[5] and January 1, 1997[10]. August Heckscher II died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

August Heckscher II ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was August Heckscher II born?

Born in Huntington[2], August Heckscher II…

Where did August Heckscher II die?

August Heckscher II passed away in New York City[4].

What did August Heckscher II do for work?

August Heckscher II worked as university teacher[6] and writer[7].

Where did August Heckscher II go to school?

August Heckscher II was educated at Harvard University[13] and Yale College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation university teacher, writer
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  2. 24d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Harvard University, Yale College
    Member of
    Place of death New York City
    Prabook id 421521
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