Elinor Wylie

American poet (1885-1928)
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Elinor Wylie
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Summary

Elinor Wylie was born on September 7, 1885[1], in Somerville[2]. She died on December 16, 1928[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (274 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Forty Fort Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Henry M. Hoyt[10]
  • Mother: Anne McMichael[11]
  • Spouse: William Rose Benét[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Field of work: poetry[14]
  • Employer: Vanity Fair[15]
  • Sex or gender: female[16]
  • Commons category: Elinor Wylie[17]
  • Cause of death: stroke[18]
  • Family name: Wylie[19]
  • Given name: Elinor[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Described by source: American Women Writers[22], American Women Writers, 1900-1945 : A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Commons Creator page: Elinor Wylie[25]
  • Birth name: Elinor Hoyt Martyn[26]

Why It Matters

Elinor Wylie has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Elinor Wylie born?

Elinor Wylie was born in Somerville[2].

Where did Elinor Wylie die?

Elinor Wylie passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Elinor Wylie's parents?

Elinor Wylie's father was Henry M. Hoyt[10]. Elinor Wylie's mother was Anne McMichael[11].

Who was Elinor Wylie married to?

Elinor Wylie's spouses include William Rose Benét[12].

What did Elinor Wylie do for work?

Elinor Wylie worked as a poet[5], novelist[6], and writer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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