Emma Lazarus

American poet (1849–1887)
Person human Q240959
Emma Lazarus
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Emma Lazarus

Summary

Emma Lazarus is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on July 22, 1849[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on November 19, 1887[5]. She worked as a poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and translator[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (930 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Emma Lazarus's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Emma Lazarus died in New York City[4].
  • Emma Lazarus was born on July 22, 1849[3].
  • Emma Lazarus was born on 1849[11].
  • Emma Lazarus died on November 19, 1887[5].
  • Emma Lazarus died on January 1, 1887[12].
  • Burial took place at Beth Olam Cemetery[13].
  • Emma Lazarus's father was Moses Lazarus[14].
  • Emma Lazarus's mother was Esther Lydia Mary Lazarus[15].
  • Emma Lazarus held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Emma Lazarus's professions included poet[6].
  • Emma Lazarus worked as a writer[7].
  • Emma Lazarus's professions included journalist[8].
  • Emma Lazarus's professions included translator[9].
  • Emma Lazarus's field of work was poetry[17].
  • Emma Lazarus's field of work was translating activity[18].
  • Emma Lazarus's field of work was journalism[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Emma Lazarus is The New Colossus[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Emma Lazarus is The Banner of the Jew[21].
  • Emma Lazarus received the National Women's Hall of Fame[22].
  • Emma Lazarus's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].
  • Emma Lazarus is recorded as female[24].
  • Emma Lazarus's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Emma Lazarus's Commons category is recorded as Emma Lazarus[26].
  • The cause of death was cancer[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1849-07-22[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1887-11-19[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: ad2e10e9-3a44-4218-a0a3-758dc385ec75[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Emma Lazarus… Recorded date of birth include July 22, 1849[3] and 1849[11]. Her father was Moses Lazarus[14]. Her mother was Esther Lydia Mary Lazarus[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include poetry[17], a literary form[33]; translating activity[18]; and journalism[19], an industry[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The New Colossus[20], a literary work[35] and The Banner of the Jew[21], a literary work[36].

Recognition

Emma Lazarus received the National Women's Hall of Fame[22].

Personal Life

Emma Lazarus's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 19, 1887[5] and January 1, 1887[12]. Emma Lazarus died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was cancer[27]. Burial took place at Beth Olam Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Emma Lazarus ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (930 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to her include The New Colossus[39], a literary work[40].

FAQs

Where was Emma Lazarus born?

Emma Lazarus was born in New York City[2].

Where did Emma Lazarus die?

Emma Lazarus passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Emma Lazarus's parents?

Emma Lazarus's father was Moses Lazarus[14]. Emma Lazarus's mother was Esther Lydia Mary Lazarus[15].

What did Emma Lazarus do for work?

Emma Lazarus worked as poet[6], writer[7], journalist[8], and translator[9].

What awards did Emma Lazarus receive?

Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . en.wikisource.org. en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . fr.wikisource.org. fr.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . womenofthehall.org. womenofthehall.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . en.wikisource.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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