Fanny Fern

American writer (1811–1872)
Person human Q3066458
Fanny Fern
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Fanny Fern

Summary

Fanny Fern is a human[1]. She was born in Portland[2]. She was born on July 9, 1811[3]. She passed away in Manhattan[4]. She died on October 10, 1872[5]. She worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and essayist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fanny Fern was born in Portland[2].
  • Fanny Fern died in Manhattan[4].
  • Fanny Fern was born on July 9, 1811[3].
  • Fanny Fern was born on 1811[12].
  • Fanny Fern died on October 10, 1872[5].
  • Fanny Fern died on 1872[13].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[14].
  • Fanny Fern's father was Nathaniel Willis[15].
  • Fanny Fern's mother was Hannah Willis[16].
  • Fanny Fern held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Fanny Fern worked as a journalist[6].
  • Fanny Fern worked as a writer[7].
  • Fanny Fern's professions included novelist[8].
  • Fanny Fern worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Fanny Fern worked as an essayist[10].
  • Fanny Fern's field of work was essay[18].
  • Fanny Fern was employed by New York Ledger[19].
  • Fanny Fern was a member of Sorosis[20].
  • Fanny Fern is recorded as female[21].
  • Fanny Fern's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Fanny Fern's Commons category is recorded as Fanny Fern[23].
  • Fanny Fern's archives at is recorded as Smith College[24].
  • Fanny Fern's family name is recorded as Willis[25].
  • Fanny Fern's given name is recorded as Sarah[26].
  • Fanny Fern's given name is recorded as Payson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Fanny Fern's place of birth was Portland[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 9, 1811[3] and 1811[12]. Her father was Nathaniel Willis[15]. Her mother was Hannah Willis[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and essayist[10]. Fanny Fern's field of work was essay[18]. Among her employers was New York Ledger[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 1872[5] and 1872[13]. Fanny Fern passed away in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Fanny Fern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Fanny Fern born?

Fanny Fern was born in Portland[2].

Where did Fanny Fern die?

Fanny Fern passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who were Fanny Fern's parents?

Fanny Fern's father was Nathaniel Willis[15]. Fanny Fern's mother was Hannah Willis[16].

What did Fanny Fern do for work?

Fanny Fern worked as journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], children's writer[9], and essayist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Price One Penny. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . fannyfern.org. Retrieved . fannyfern.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . asteria.fivecolleges.edu. Retrieved . asteria.fivecolleges.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Price One Penny. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Price One Penny. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Price One Penny. Retrieved . priceonepenny.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father Nathaniel Willis
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    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Meridian Anthology of Early American Women Writers (1st edition), American Women Writers +1
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