Charles DeKay

United States linguist, poet, critic and fencer (1848-1935)
Person human Q5076781
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Charles DeKay

Summary

Charles DeKay is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on July 25, 1848[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 23, 1935[5]. He worked as a fencer[6], journalist[7], poet[8], linguist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Charles DeKay…
  • Charles DeKay passed away in New York City[4].
  • Charles DeKay was born on July 25, 1848[3].
  • Charles DeKay died on May 23, 1935[5].
  • Charles DeKay's father was George Coleman De Kay[12].
  • Charles DeKay's mother was Janet Halleck Drake[13].
  • Charles DeKay was married to Lucy Edwaline Coffey[14].
  • A child of Charles DeKay was Marion Eckford deKay[15].
  • Charles DeKay held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Charles DeKay worked as a fencer[6].
  • Charles DeKay's professions included journalist[7].
  • Charles DeKay worked as a poet[8].
  • Charles DeKay worked as a linguist[9].
  • Charles DeKay worked as a writer[10].
  • Charles DeKay's professions included literary critic[17].
  • Charles DeKay's education included a stint at Yale University[18].
  • Charles DeKay was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[19].
  • Charles DeKay is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles DeKay's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles DeKay's sport is recorded as fencing[22].
  • Charles DeKay's family name is recorded as DeKay[23].
  • Charles DeKay's given name is recorded as Charles[24].
  • Charles DeKay's given name is recorded as Augustus[25].
  • Charles DeKay's relative is recorded as Richard Watson Gilder[26].
  • Charles DeKay's relative is recorded as Rodman Drake de Kay Gilder[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles DeKay was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on July 25, 1848[3]. His father was George Coleman De Kay[12]. His mother was Janet Halleck Drake[13].

Education

Charles DeKay's education included a stint at Yale University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fencer[6], journalist[7], poet[8], linguist[9], writer[10], and literary critic[17].

Personal Life

Among Charles DeKay's spouses was Lucy Edwaline Coffey[14]. A child of him was Marion Eckford deKay[15].

Death and Burial

Charles DeKay died on May 23, 1935[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Charles DeKay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Charles DeKay born?

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Charles DeKay…

Where did Charles DeKay die?

Charles DeKay died in New York City[4].

Who were Charles DeKay's parents?

Charles DeKay's father was George Coleman De Kay[12]. Charles DeKay's mother was Janet Halleck Drake[13].

Who was Charles DeKay married to?

Charles DeKay's spouses include Lucy Edwaline Coffey[14].

What did Charles DeKay do for work?

Charles DeKay worked as fencer[6], journalist[7], poet[8], linguist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Charles DeKay go to school?

Charles DeKay was educated at Yale University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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