Barbara Goldsmith

American journalist (1937–2016)
Person human Q3634634
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Barbara Goldsmith

Summary

Barbara Goldsmith is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on May 18, 1937[3]. She passed away in United States[4]. She died on June 26, 2016[5]. She worked as an essayist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Barbara Goldsmith…
  • Barbara Goldsmith passed away in United States[4].
  • Barbara Goldsmith was born on May 18, 1937[3].
  • Barbara Goldsmith died on June 26, 2016[5].
  • Among Barbara Goldsmith's spouses was Frank Perry[11].
  • Barbara Goldsmith held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's professions included essayist[6].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's professions included journalist[7].
  • Barbara Goldsmith worked as a writer[8].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's professions included biographer[9].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's field of work was essay[13].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's education included a stint at Wellesley College[14].
  • Barbara Goldsmith received the Science Writing Award[15].
  • Barbara Goldsmith is recorded as female[16].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's Commons category is recorded as Barbara Goldsmith[18].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[19].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[20].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's family name is recorded as Goldsmith[21].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's given name is recorded as Barbara[22].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's official website is recorded as http://barbaragoldsmith.com[23].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Barbara Goldsmith's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[25].

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Origins and Family

Barbara Goldsmith was born in New York City[2]. She was born on May 18, 1937[3].

Education

Barbara Goldsmith's education included a stint at Wellesley College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include essayist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9]. Barbara Goldsmith's field of work was essay[13].

Recognition

Barbara Goldsmith received the Science Writing Award[15].

Personal Life

Among Barbara Goldsmith's spouses was Frank Perry[11].

Death and Burial

Barbara Goldsmith died on June 26, 2016[5]. She passed away in United States[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[20].

Why It Matters

Barbara Goldsmith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Barbara Goldsmith born?

Barbara Goldsmith's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Barbara Goldsmith die?

Barbara Goldsmith passed away in United States[4].

Who was Barbara Goldsmith married to?

Barbara Goldsmith's spouses include Frank Perry[11].

What did Barbara Goldsmith do for work?

Barbara Goldsmith worked as essayist[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and biographer[9].

Where did Barbara Goldsmith go to school?

Barbara Goldsmith was educated at Wellesley College[14].

What awards did Barbara Goldsmith receive?

Honors received include Science Writing Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . aip.org. aip.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Barbara
    Field of work essay
    Spouse Frank Perry
    Family name Goldsmith
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