George Jean Nathan

American drama critic and magazine editor (1882–1958)
Person human Q1507659
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George Jean Nathan

Summary

George Jean Nathan is a human[1]. Born in Fort Wayne[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1882[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 8, 1958[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], film critic[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fort Wayne[2], George Jean Nathan…
  • George Jean Nathan passed away in New York City[4].
  • George Jean Nathan was born on February 14, 1882[3].
  • George Jean Nathan was born on 1882[10].
  • George Jean Nathan died on April 8, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[11].
  • George Jean Nathan was married to Julie Haydon[12].
  • George Jean Nathan held citizenship in United States[13].
  • George Jean Nathan worked as a journalist[6].
  • George Jean Nathan's professions included film critic[7].
  • George Jean Nathan's professions included writer[8].
  • George Jean Nathan's education included a stint at Cornell University[14].
  • George Jean Nathan was a member of New York Drama Critics' Circle[15].
  • George Jean Nathan is recorded as male[16].
  • George Jean Nathan's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • George Jean Nathan's Commons category is recorded as George Jean Nathan[18].
  • George Jean Nathan's family name is recorded as Nathan[19].
  • George Jean Nathan's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Jean Nathan's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[21].
  • George Jean Nathan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • George Jean Nathan's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Jean Nathan[23].
  • George Jean Nathan's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

George Jean Nathan's place of birth was Fort Wayne[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 14, 1882[3] and 1882[10].

Education

George Jean Nathan's education included a stint at Cornell University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], film critic[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

Among George Jean Nathan's spouses was Julie Haydon[12].

Death and Burial

George Jean Nathan died on April 8, 1958[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Jean Nathan include George Jean Nathan Award[25], an award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1959[28].

Why It Matters

George Jean Nathan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include George Jean Nathan Award[25], an award[26], in United States[27], founded in 1959[28].

FAQs

Where was George Jean Nathan born?

George Jean Nathan was born in Fort Wayne[2].

Where did George Jean Nathan die?

George Jean Nathan passed away in New York City[4].

Who was George Jean Nathan married to?

George Jean Nathan's spouses include Julie Haydon[12].

What did George Jean Nathan do for work?

George Jean Nathan worked as journalist[6], film critic[7], and writer[8].

Where did George Jean Nathan go to school?

George Jean Nathan was educated at Cornell University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, film critic, writer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31724|batch #31724]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (18)"
  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Citizenship
    Described by source Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916
    Place of death New York City
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P3368]]: 1718462, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257026|batch #257026]]"
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