Frederic Prokosch
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Summary
Frederic Prokosch was born on May 17, 1908[1], in Madison[2]. He died on June 6, 1989[3], in Grasse[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], racquetball player[7], translator[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (197 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Eduard Prokosch[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], critic[14]
- Employer: Yale University[15], New York University[16]
- Educated at: Yale University[17], King's College[18], Haverford College[19], University of Pennsylvania[20]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[23], Harry Ransom Center[24]
- Sport: racquetball[25]
- Family name: Prokosch[26]
- Given name: Frederic[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[28], English[29]
- Sibling: Gertrude Prokosch Kurath[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[31]
Why It Matters
Frederic Prokosch has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Frederic Prokosch born?
Frederic Prokosch was born in 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[11].
What did Frederic Prokosch do for work?
Frederic Prokosch worked as a linguist[5], poet[6], racquetball player[7], translator[8], and novelist[9].
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].