Bernard DeVoto

American historian and author (1897–1955)
Person human Q3638666
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Bernard DeVoto

Summary

Bernard DeVoto is a human[1]. He was born in Ogden[2]. He was born on January 11, 1897[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 13, 1955[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ogden[2], Bernard DeVoto…
  • Bernard DeVoto died in New York City[4].
  • Bernard DeVoto was born on January 11, 1897[3].
  • Bernard DeVoto died on November 13, 1955[5].
  • Bernard DeVoto was married to Avis DeVoto[9].
  • Bernard DeVoto held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Bernard DeVoto's professions included historian[6].
  • Bernard DeVoto worked as a writer[7].
  • Bernard DeVoto was employed by Northwestern University[11].
  • Bernard DeVoto's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • Bernard DeVoto's education included a stint at University of Utah[13].
  • Bernard DeVoto received the Pulitzer Prize for History[14].
  • Bernard DeVoto received the Bancroft Prize[15].
  • Bernard DeVoto received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[16].
  • Bernard DeVoto was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[17].
  • Bernard DeVoto is recorded as male[18].
  • Bernard DeVoto's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Bernard DeVoto's archives at is recorded as Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives[20].
  • Bernard DeVoto was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Bernard DeVoto's given name is recorded as Bernard[22].
  • Bernard DeVoto's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[23].
  • Bernard DeVoto's nominated for is recorded as National Book Award for Nonfiction[24].
  • Bernard DeVoto's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Bernard DeVoto's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ogden[2], Bernard DeVoto… he was born on January 11, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and University of Utah[13], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1850[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and writer[7]. Bernard DeVoto was employed by Northwestern University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for History[14], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1917[36]; Bancroft Prize[15], a literary award[37], in United States[38]; and National Book Award for Nonfiction[16], a literary award[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Among Bernard DeVoto's spouses was Avis DeVoto[9].

Death and Burial

Bernard DeVoto died on November 13, 1955[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Bernard DeVoto ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Bernard DeVoto born?

Bernard DeVoto's place of birth was Ogden[2].

Where did Bernard DeVoto die?

Bernard DeVoto passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Bernard DeVoto married to?

Bernard DeVoto's spouses include Avis DeVoto[9].

What did Bernard DeVoto do for work?

Bernard DeVoto worked as historian[6] and writer[7].

Where did Bernard DeVoto go to school?

Bernard DeVoto was educated at Harvard University[12] and University of Utah[13].

What awards did Bernard DeVoto receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[14], Bancroft Prize[15], and National Book Award for Nonfiction[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Latter-day Saint Literature database. crossfitdecatur.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . britannica.com. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . library.columbia.edu. library.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Online Archive of California. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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