Edward Bok

Dutch-born American editor and writer
Person human Q2913066
Edward Bok
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Edward Bok

Summary

Edward Bok is a human[1]. He was born in Den Helder[2]. He was born on October 9, 1863[3]. He died in Lake Wales[4]. He died on January 9, 1930[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Bok was born in Den Helder[2].
  • Edward Bok died in Lake Wales[4].
  • Edward Bok was born on October 9, 1863[3].
  • Edward Bok was born on January 1, 1863[9].
  • Edward Bok died on January 9, 1930[5].
  • Edward Bok died on January 1, 1930[10].
  • Burial took place at Bok Tower Gardens[11].
  • Edward Bok was married to Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist[12].
  • A child of Edward Bok was Curtis Bok[13].
  • A child of Edward Bok was Cary William Bok[14].
  • Edward Bok held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Edward Bok worked as a journalist[6].
  • Edward Bok worked as a writer[7].
  • Edward Bok received the Pulitzer Prize for Biography[16].
  • Edward Bok is recorded as male[17].
  • Edward Bok's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edward Bok's Commons category is recorded as Edward W. Bok[19].
  • Edward Bok's family name is recorded as Bok[20].
  • Edward Bok's given name is recorded as Edward[21].
  • Edward Bok's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Edward W. Bok[22].
  • Edward Bok's Commons gallery is recorded as Edward W. Bok[23].
  • Edward Bok's relative is recorded as Willem Eduard Bok[24].
  • Edward Bok's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[25].
  • Edward Bok's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Edward Bok's Commons Creator page is recorded as Edward Bok[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Bok's place of birth was Den Helder[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1863[3] and January 1, 1863[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Edward Bok received the Pulitzer Prize for Biography[16].

Personal Life

Among Edward Bok's spouses was Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist[12]. Children include Curtis Bok[13], a lawyer[28], 1897–1962[29], of United States[30], awarded the Athenaeum Literary Award[31], specialised in law[32] and Cary William Bok[14], a publisher[33], 1905–1970[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 9, 1930[5] and January 1, 1930[10]. Edward Bok died in Lake Wales[4]. He is buried at Bok Tower Gardens[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Bok include Bok Tower Gardens[35], a botanical garden[36], in United States[37].

Why It Matters

Edward Bok ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

Entities named for him include Bok Tower Gardens[35], a botanical garden[36], in United States[37].

FAQs

Where was Edward Bok born?

Edward Bok's place of birth was Den Helder[2].

Where did Edward Bok die?

Edward Bok died in Lake Wales[4].

Who was Edward Bok married to?

Edward Bok's spouses include Mary Louise Curtis Bok Zimbalist[12].

What did Edward Bok do for work?

Edward Bok worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Edward Bok receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Biography[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Different from Willem Eduard Bok, Willem Eduard Bok, Jr.
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 7241, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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