Emily Dickinson
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Emily Dickinson
Summary
Emily Dickinson is a human[1]. Born in Amherst[2], she… she was born on December 10, 1830[3]. She died in Amherst[4]. She died on May 15, 1886[5]. She worked as a writer[6], poet[7], gardener[8], and librettist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54,709 views/month, #3,386 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Amherst[2], Emily Dickinson…
- Emily Dickinson passed away in Amherst[4].
- Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830[3].
- Emily Dickinson was born on 1830[11].
- Emily Dickinson died on May 15, 1886[5].
- Emily Dickinson died on 1886[12].
- Emily Dickinson is buried at Amherst West Cemetery[13].
- Emily Dickinson's father was Edward Dickinson[14].
- Emily Dickinson's mother was Emily Norcross Dickinson[15].
- Emily Dickinson held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Emily Dickinson's native language[17].
- Emily Dickinson worked as a writer[6].
- Emily Dickinson's professions included poet[7].
- Emily Dickinson's professions included gardener[8].
- Emily Dickinson's professions included librettist[9].
- Emily Dickinson was educated at Mount Holyoke College[18].
- Emily Dickinson's education included a stint at Amherst Academy[19].
- Emily Dickinson's education included a stint at Wilbraham & Monson Academy[20].
- Emily Dickinson received the National Women's Hall of Fame[21].
- Emily Dickinson was influenced by Ralph Waldo Emerson[22].
- Emily Dickinson is recorded as female[23].
- Emily Dickinson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Emily Dickinson's sexual orientation is recorded as lesbianism[25].
- Emily Dickinson's genre is poetry[26].
- Emily Dickinson's Commons category is recorded as Emily Dickinson[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1830-12-10[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1886-05-15[31]
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Community tags: poet[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3bf47614-b5ce-4f9a-b802-02a2a0342f3b[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 10, 1830[3] and 1830[11]. Her father was Edward Dickinson[14]. Her mother was Emily Norcross Dickinson[15]. English was her native language[17].
Education
Educated at Mount Holyoke College[18], a liberal arts college in the United States[34], in United States[35], founded in 1837[36], headquartered in South Hadley[37]; Amherst Academy[19]; and Wilbraham & Monson Academy[20], a boarding school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1804[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], gardener[8], and librettist[9].
Recognition
Emily Dickinson received the National Women's Hall of Fame[21].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 15, 1886[5] and 1886[12]. Emily Dickinson died in Amherst[4]. The cause of death was Bright's disease[41]. Burial took place at Amherst West Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Emily Dickinson include Emily Dickinson Museum[42], a house[43], in United States[44], founded in 2003[45]; Dickinson[46], an impact crater[47]; Dickinson Electronic Archives[48], a website[49], founded in 1994[50]; and Emily Dickinson Archive[51].
Why It Matters
Emily Dickinson ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54,709 views/month, #3,386 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
She has been cited as an influence by Maurice Sendak[54], a graphic designer[55], 1928–2012[56], of United States[57], awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[58], specialised in young adult literature[59]; Louise Glück[60], a writer[61], 1943–2023[62], of United States[63], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[64], specialised in literary activity[65]; Elaine Feinstein[66], a playwright[67], 1930–2019[68], of United Kingdom[69], awarded the Cholmondeley Award[70]; Mariam Tsiklauri[71], a poet[72], b. 1960[73], of Soviet Union[74], awarded the Gala[75]; and Mariam Khutsurauli[76], a poet[77], b. 1960[78], of Soviet Union[79], awarded the Saba prize[80].
Entities named for her include Emily Dickinson Museum[42], a house[43], in United States[44], founded in 2003[45]; Dickinson[46], an impact crater[47]; Dickinson Electronic Archives[48], a website[49], founded in 1994[50]; and Emily Dickinson Archive[51].
FAQs
Where was Emily Dickinson born?
Born in Amherst[2], Emily Dickinson…
Where did Emily Dickinson die?
Emily Dickinson died in Amherst[4].
Who were Emily Dickinson's parents?
Emily Dickinson's father was Edward Dickinson[14]. Emily Dickinson's mother was Emily Norcross Dickinson[15].
What did Emily Dickinson do for work?
Emily Dickinson worked as writer[6], poet[7], gardener[8], and librettist[9].
Where did Emily Dickinson go to school?
Emily Dickinson was educated at Mount Holyoke College[18], Amherst Academy[19], and Wilbraham & Monson Academy[20].
What awards did Emily Dickinson receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[21].
Who did Emily Dickinson influence?
Emily Dickinson has been cited as an influence by Maurice Sendak[54], Louise Glück[60], Elaine Feinstein[66], and Mariam Tsiklauri[71].