Dorothy Canfield Fisher

American author and social activist (1879–1958)
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Summary

Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a human[1]. She was born in Lawrence[2]. She was born on February 17, 1879[3]. She passed away in Arlington[4]. She died on November 9, 1958[5]. She worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], novelist[9], and literary critic[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher was born in Lawrence[2].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher died in Arlington[4].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher was born on February 17, 1879[3].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher was born on 1879[12].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher died on November 9, 1958[5].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher died on 1958[13].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher is buried at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery[14].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's father was James Hulme Canfield[15].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's mother was Flavia Camp Canfield[16].
  • A child of Dorothy Canfield Fisher was Sarah Fisher Scott[17].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's professions included linguist[6].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher worked as a writer[7].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's professions included translator[8].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's professions included novelist[9].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's professions included children's writer[19].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's education included a stint at Ohio State University[20].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher was educated at Columbia University[21].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's education included a stint at University of Paris[22].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher was a member of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom[23].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher is recorded as female[25].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher's Commons category is recorded as Dorothy Canfield Fisher[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lawrence[2], Dorothy Canfield Fisher… Recorded date of birth include February 17, 1879[3] and 1879[12]. Her father was James Hulme Canfield[15]. Her mother was Flavia Camp Canfield[16].

Education

Educated at Ohio State University[20], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30], headquartered in Columbus[31]; Columbia University[21], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35]; and University of Paris[22], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], novelist[9], literary critic[10], and children's writer[19].

Personal Life

A child of Dorothy Canfield Fisher was Sarah Fisher Scott[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 9, 1958[5] and 1958[13]. Dorothy Canfield Fisher died in Arlington[4]. Burial took place at Saint James Episcopal Church Cemetery[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Dorothy Canfield Fisher include Vermont Golden Dome Book Award[40], an award[41].

Why It Matters

Dorothy Canfield Fisher ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (126 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for her include Vermont Golden Dome Book Award[40], an award[41].

FAQs

Where was Dorothy Canfield Fisher born?

Dorothy Canfield Fisher's place of birth was Lawrence[2].

Where did Dorothy Canfield Fisher die?

Dorothy Canfield Fisher passed away in Arlington[4].

Who were Dorothy Canfield Fisher's parents?

Dorothy Canfield Fisher's father was James Hulme Canfield[15]. Dorothy Canfield Fisher's mother was Flavia Camp Canfield[16].

What did Dorothy Canfield Fisher do for work?

Dorothy Canfield Fisher worked as linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], novelist[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Dorothy Canfield Fisher go to school?

Dorothy Canfield Fisher was educated at Ohio State University[20], Columbia University[21], and University of Paris[22].

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  1. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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