Christopher Morley

American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet (1890–1957)
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Christopher Morley

Summary

Christopher Morley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bryn Mawr[2]. He was born on May 5, 1890[3]. He passed away in Roslyn Estates[4]. He died on March 28, 1957[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], poet[8], opinion journalist[9], and humorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Morley's place of birth was Bryn Mawr[2].
  • Christopher Morley died in Roslyn Estates[4].
  • Christopher Morley was born on May 5, 1890[3].
  • Christopher Morley died on March 28, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Roslyn Cemetery[12].
  • Christopher Morley's father was Frank Morley[13].
  • A child of Christopher Morley was Louise Cochrane[14].
  • Christopher Morley held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Christopher Morley worked as a writer[6].
  • Christopher Morley worked as a journalist[7].
  • Christopher Morley's professions included poet[8].
  • Christopher Morley's professions included opinion journalist[9].
  • Christopher Morley worked as a humorist[10].
  • Christopher Morley worked as an essayist[16].
  • Christopher Morley's education included a stint at Haverford College[17].
  • Christopher Morley's education included a stint at New College[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Christopher Morley is Thunder on the Left[19].
  • Christopher Morley received the Rhodes Scholarship[20].
  • Christopher Morley was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[21].
  • Christopher Morley is recorded as male[22].
  • Christopher Morley's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Christopher Morley's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Morley[24].
  • Christopher Morley's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
  • Christopher Morley's family name is recorded as Morley[26].
  • Christopher Morley's given name is recorded as Christopher[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Morley's place of birth was Bryn Mawr[2]. He was born on May 5, 1890[3]. His father was Frank Morley[13].

Education

Educated at Haverford College[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Haverford Township[31] and New College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1379[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], poet[8], opinion journalist[9], humorist[10], and essayist[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Christopher Morley is Thunder on the Left[19].

Recognition

Christopher Morley received the Rhodes Scholarship[20].

Personal Life

A child of Christopher Morley was Louise Cochrane[14].

Death and Burial

Christopher Morley died on March 28, 1957[5]. He died in Roslyn Estates[4]. Burial took place at Roslyn Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Christopher Morley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 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 Christopher Morley born?

Born in Bryn Mawr[2], Christopher Morley…

Where did Christopher Morley die?

Christopher Morley died in Roslyn Estates[4].

Who were Christopher Morley's parents?

Christopher Morley's father was Frank Morley[13].

What did Christopher Morley do for work?

Christopher Morley worked as writer[6], journalist[7], poet[8], opinion journalist[9], and humorist[10].

Where did Christopher Morley go to school?

Christopher Morley was educated at Haverford College[17] and New College[18].

What awards did Christopher Morley receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, journalist, poet +4
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  2. 20d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, journalist, poet +4
    Place of death Roslyn Estates
    Instance of human
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center
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