Barbara Johnson

American literary critic (1947-2009)
Person human Q4859030
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Barbara Johnson

Summary

Barbara Johnson is a human[1]. She was born in Boston[2]. She was born on October 4, 1947[3]. She passed away in Cambridge[4]. She died on August 27, 2009[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], philosopher[8], literary critic[9], and journalist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Barbara Johnson was born in Boston[2].
  • Barbara Johnson died in Cambridge[4].
  • Barbara Johnson was born on October 4, 1947[3].
  • Barbara Johnson died on August 27, 2009[5].
  • Among Barbara Johnson's spouses was Eldon Johnson[12].
  • Barbara Johnson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Barbara Johnson worked as a linguist[6].
  • Barbara Johnson worked as a translator[7].
  • Barbara Johnson's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Barbara Johnson's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Barbara Johnson's professions included journalist[10].
  • Barbara Johnson worked as a university teacher[14].
  • Among Barbara Johnson's employers was Harvard University[15].
  • Barbara Johnson's education included a stint at Yale University[16].
  • Barbara Johnson's education included a stint at Oberlin College[17].
  • Barbara Johnson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
  • Barbara Johnson is recorded as female[19].
  • Barbara Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • The cause of death was cerebellar ataxia[21].
  • Barbara Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[22].
  • Barbara Johnson's given name is recorded as Barbara[23].
  • Barbara Johnson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Barbara Johnson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], Barbara Johnson… she was born on October 4, 1947[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[16], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1701[28], headquartered in New Haven[29] and Oberlin College[17], a college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1833[32], headquartered in Oberlin[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], philosopher[8], literary critic[9], journalist[10], and university teacher[14]. Among Barbara Johnson's employers was Harvard University[15].

Recognition

Barbara Johnson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].

Personal Life

Among Barbara Johnson's spouses was Eldon Johnson[12].

Death and Burial

Barbara Johnson died on August 27, 2009[5]. She passed away in Cambridge[4]. The cause of death was cerebellar ataxia[21].

Why It Matters

Barbara Johnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[11] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Barbara Johnson born?

Barbara Johnson's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Barbara Johnson die?

Barbara Johnson passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who was Barbara Johnson married to?

Barbara Johnson's spouses include Eldon Johnson[12].

What did Barbara Johnson do for work?

Barbara Johnson worked as linguist[6], translator[7], philosopher[8], literary critic[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Barbara Johnson go to school?

Barbara Johnson was educated at Yale University[16] and Oberlin College[17].

What awards did Barbara Johnson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation linguist, translator, philosopher +3
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