Claude McKay
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Summary
Claude McKay was born on September 15, 1889[1], in Clarendon Parish[2]. He died on May 22, 1948[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,445 views/month, #6,994 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1890[9], September 15, 1989[10]
- Place of burial: Calvary Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Jamaica[12], Colony of Jamaica[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Employer: Workers' Dreadnought[15]
- Educated at: Tuskegee University[16], Kansas State University[17]
- Notable work: Songs of Jamaica[18], If We Must Die[19]
- Award received: William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[23]
- Movement: Harlem Renaissance[24], communist[25]
- Commons category: Claude McKay[26]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Family name: McKay[29]
- Given name: Claude[30]
- Described at URL: https://heritage.humanists.uk/claude-mckay/[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[33], African American Authors, 1745-1945 (1st edition)[34], A Companion to West Indian Literature[35], Broadside authors and artists : an illustrated biographical directory[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Commons Creator page: Claude McKay[38]
Why It Matters
Claude McKay has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Claude McKay born?
Claude McKay's place of birth was Clarendon Parish[2].
Where did Claude McKay die?
Claude McKay passed away in Chicago[4].
What did Claude McKay do for work?
Claude McKay worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and novelist[7].
Where did Claude McKay go to school?
Claude McKay was educated at Tuskegee University[16] and Kansas State University[17].
What awards did Claude McKay receive?
Honors received include William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes[20].