Carl Rowan
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Summary
Carl Rowan was born on August 11, 1925[1], in Ravenscroft[2]. He died on September 23, 2000[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], author[6], writer[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Philadelphia[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Field of work: gun control[13]
- Position held: ambassador[14]
- Educated at: University of Minnesota[15], Washburn University[16], Tennessee State University[17], Oberlin College[18]
- Award received: Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[19], Spingarn Medal[20], National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame[21], Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award[22], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[23], The Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Carl Rowan[26]
- Family name: Rowan[27]
- Given name: Carl[28], Thomas[29]
- Participant in: Asian–African Conference[30]
- Nominated for: Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
- P14750: 7809-0409-4AB3-A6BF-9CC1[34]
Why It Matters
Carl Rowan has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Carl Rowan born?
Carl Rowan was born in Ravenscroft[2].
Where did Carl Rowan die?
Carl Rowan passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did Carl Rowan do for work?
Carl Rowan worked as a diplomat[5], author[6], writer[7], and journalist[8].
Where did Carl Rowan go to school?
Carl Rowan was educated at University of Minnesota[15], Washburn University[16], Tennessee State University[17], and Oberlin College[18].
What awards did Carl Rowan receive?
Honors received include Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award[19], Spingarn Medal[20], National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame[21], and Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award[22].