Frederic Prokosch

American writer (1906–1989)
Person human Q1452749
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Frederic Prokosch

Summary

Frederic Prokosch is a human[1]. Born in Madison[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1908[3]. He passed away in Grasse[4]. He died on June 6, 1989[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], poet[7], racquetball player[8], translator[9], and novelist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Madison[2], Frederic Prokosch…
  • Frederic Prokosch died in Grasse[4].
  • Frederic Prokosch was born on May 17, 1908[3].
  • Frederic Prokosch died on June 6, 1989[5].
  • Frederic Prokosch's father was Eduard Prokosch[12].
  • Frederic Prokosch held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Frederic Prokosch's professions included linguist[6].
  • Frederic Prokosch worked as a poet[7].
  • Frederic Prokosch's professions included racquetball player[8].
  • Frederic Prokosch worked as a translator[9].
  • Frederic Prokosch worked as a novelist[10].
  • Frederic Prokosch worked as a writer[14].
  • Among Frederic Prokosch's employers was Yale University[15].
  • Frederic Prokosch was employed by New York University[16].
  • Frederic Prokosch was educated at Yale University[17].
  • Frederic Prokosch was educated at King's College[18].
  • Frederic Prokosch's education included a stint at Haverford College[19].
  • Frederic Prokosch's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[20].
  • Frederic Prokosch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[21].
  • Frederic Prokosch is recorded as male[22].
  • Frederic Prokosch's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Frederic Prokosch's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[24].
  • Frederic Prokosch's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
  • Frederic Prokosch's sport is recorded as racquetball[26].
  • Frederic Prokosch's family name is recorded as Prokosch[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederic Prokosch's place of birth was Madison[2]. He was born on May 17, 1908[3]. His father was Eduard Prokosch[12].

Education

Educated at Yale University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; King's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Haverford College[19], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1833[38], headquartered in Haverford Township[39]; and University of Pennsylvania[20], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1740[42], headquartered in Philadelphia[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], poet[7], racquetball player[8], translator[9], novelist[10], and writer[14]. Employers include Yale University[15], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1701[46], headquartered in New Haven[47] and New York University[16], a private university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1831[50], headquartered in New York City[51].

Recognition

Frederic Prokosch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[21].

Death and Burial

Frederic Prokosch died on June 6, 1989[5]. He died in Grasse[4].

Why It Matters

Frederic Prokosch has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Frederic Prokosch born?

Frederic Prokosch's place of birth was Madison[2].

Where did Frederic Prokosch die?

Frederic Prokosch died in Grasse[4].

Who were Frederic Prokosch's parents?

Frederic Prokosch's father was Eduard Prokosch[12].

What did Frederic Prokosch do for work?

Frederic Prokosch worked as linguist[6], poet[7], racquetball player[8], translator[9], and novelist[10].

Where did Frederic Prokosch go to school?

Frederic Prokosch was educated at Yale University[17], King's College[18], Haverford College[19], and University of Pennsylvania[20].

What awards did Frederic Prokosch receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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