Denise Levertov

British-American poet (1923-1997)
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Denise Levertov

Summary

Denise Levertov is a human[1]. Born in Essex[2], she… she was born on October 24, 1923[3]. She died in Seattle[4]. She died on December 20, 1997[5]. She worked as a poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Essex[2], Denise Levertov…
  • Denise Levertov's place of birth was Ilford[10].
  • Denise Levertov died in Seattle[4].
  • Denise Levertov was born on October 24, 1923[3].
  • Denise Levertov died on December 20, 1997[5].
  • Burial took place at Lake View Cemetery[11].
  • Among Denise Levertov's spouses was Mitchell Goodman[12].
  • Denise Levertov held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Denise Levertov held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Denise Levertov's professions included poet[6].
  • Denise Levertov's professions included translator[7].
  • Denise Levertov's professions included writer[8].
  • Denise Levertov's field of work was poetry[15].
  • Among Denise Levertov's employers was Stanford University[16].
  • Denise Levertov's education included a stint at homeschooling[17].
  • Denise Levertov received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
  • Denise Levertov received the Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[19].
  • Denise Levertov received the Shelley Memorial Award[20].
  • Denise Levertov received the Robert Frost Medal[21].
  • Denise Levertov was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
  • Denise Levertov's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Denise Levertov is recorded as female[24].
  • Denise Levertov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Denise Levertov's Commons category is recorded as Denise Levertov[26].
  • Denise Levertov's archives at is recorded as Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Essex[2], a ceremonial county of England[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Ilford[10], a town[30], in United Kingdom[31]. Denise Levertov was born on October 24, 1923[3].

Education

Denise Levertov was educated at homeschooling[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. Denise Levertov's field of work was poetry[15]. She was employed by Stanford University[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[32], in United States[33], founded in 1925[34]; Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[19], an order[35], in United States[36], founded in 1936[37]; Shelley Memorial Award[20], a poetry award[38]; and Robert Frost Medal[21], a literary award[39], in United States[40].

Personal Life

Denise Levertov was married to Mitchell Goodman[12]. Her religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Denise Levertov died on December 20, 1997[5]. She passed away in Seattle[4]. Burial took place at Lake View Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Denise Levertov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (186 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Denise Levertov born?

Denise Levertov's place of birth was Essex[2].

Where did Denise Levertov die?

Denise Levertov died in Seattle[4].

Who was Denise Levertov married to?

Denise Levertov's spouses include Mitchell Goodman[12].

What did Denise Levertov do for work?

Denise Levertov worked as poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Where did Denise Levertov go to school?

Denise Levertov was educated at homeschooling[17].

What awards did Denise Levertov receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[19], Shelley Memorial Award[20], and Robert Frost Medal[21].

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  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Whitney Museum of American Art, Groninger Museum
    Harper's tag → denise-levertov
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q1542668]], groninger museum ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/c5a6d992c4b|details]])"
  2. 19w ago · TenebrousFox · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isfdb author id → 91825
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P1233]]: 91825, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/59316353|Denise Levertov (#59316353)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/1739|ISFDB author (automa"
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