Etheridge Knight
African-American poet (1931-1991)
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Summary
Etheridge Knight was born on April 19, 1931[1], in Corinth[2]. He died on March 10, 1991[3], in Indianapolis[4]. He worked as a poet[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Crown Hill Cemetery[7]
- Spouse: Sonia Sanchez[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Employer: University of Pittsburgh[11], Lincoln University[12]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[13], American Book Awards[14], Shelley Memorial Award[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Movement: Black Arts Movement[17]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[18]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[19]
- Family name: Knight[20]
- Given name: Etheridge[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Convicted of: robbery[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
Why It Matters
Etheridge Knight has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]
FAQs
Where was Etheridge Knight born?
Etheridge Knight was born in Corinth[2].
Where did Etheridge Knight die?
Etheridge Knight passed away in Indianapolis[4].
Who was Etheridge Knight married to?
Etheridge Knight's spouses include Sonia Sanchez[8].
What did Etheridge Knight do for work?
Etheridge Knight worked as a poet[5].
What awards did Etheridge Knight receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13], American Book Awards[14], and Shelley Memorial Award[15].