Edgar Snow

American journalist (1905–1972)
Person human Q557081
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Edgar Snow

Summary

Edgar Snow is a human[1]. He was born in Kansas City[2]. He was born on July 17, 1905[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on February 15, 1972[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kansas City[2], Edgar Snow…
  • Edgar Snow died in Geneva[4].
  • Edgar Snow passed away in Eysins[9].
  • Edgar Snow was born on July 17, 1905[3].
  • Edgar Snow died on February 15, 1972[5].
  • Edgar Snow died on February 25, 1972[10].
  • Burial took place at Peking University[11].
  • Edgar Snow is buried at Palisades[12].
  • Edgar Snow was married to Helen Foster Snow[13].
  • Edgar Snow was married to Lois Wheeler Snow[14].
  • Edgar Snow held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Edgar Snow's native language[16].
  • Edgar Snow worked as a journalist[6].
  • Edgar Snow's professions included writer[7].
  • Among Edgar Snow's employers was Yenching University[17].
  • Edgar Snow was educated at University of Missouri[18].
  • Edgar Snow's education included a stint at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Edgar Snow is Red Star Over China[20].
  • Edgar Snow received the 100 heroes and model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China[21].
  • Edgar Snow is recorded as male[22].
  • Edgar Snow's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edgar Snow's Commons category is recorded as Edgar Snow[24].
  • Edgar Snow's family name is recorded as Snow[25].
  • Edgar Snow's given name is recorded as Edgar[26].
  • Edgar Snow's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kansas City[2], Edgar Snow… he was born on July 17, 1905[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Missouri[18], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1839[30] and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[19], a graduate school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1912[33], headquartered in New York City[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7]. Among Edgar Snow's employers was Yenching University[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edgar Snow is Red Star Over China[20].

Recognition

Edgar Snow received the 100 heroes and model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Helen Foster Snow[13], a journalist[35], 1907–1997[36], of United States[37], specialised in politics[38] and Lois Wheeler Snow[14], an actor[39], 1920–2018[40], of United States[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 15, 1972[5] and February 25, 1972[10]. Recorded place of death include Geneva[4], a cantonal capital of Switzerland[42], in Switzerland[43] and Eysins[9], a Municipality of Switzerland[44], in Switzerland[45]. Recorded place of burial include Peking University[11] and Palisades[12].

Why It Matters

Edgar Snow has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Works attributed to him include Red Star Over China[47], a written work[48].

FAQs

Where was Edgar Snow born?

Edgar Snow was born in Kansas City[2].

Where did Edgar Snow die?

Edgar Snow died in Geneva[4].

Who was Edgar Snow married to?

Edgar Snow's spouses include Helen Foster Snow[13] and Lois Wheeler Snow[14].

What did Edgar Snow do for work?

Edgar Snow worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Edgar Snow go to school?

Edgar Snow was educated at University of Missouri[18] and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism[19].

What awards did Edgar Snow receive?

Honors received include 100 heroes and model figures who have made outstanding contributions to the founding of New China[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Encyclopædia Britannica. britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Le Delarge. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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