George Oppen
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Summary
George Oppen was born on April 24, 1908[1], in New Rochelle[2]. He died on July 7, 1984[3], in Santa Clara County[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and carpenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (340 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mary Oppen[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: Oregon State University[11]
- Award received: Purple Heart[12], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Archives at: UC San Diego Library Special Collections & Archives[15]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[16]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[17]
- Family name: Oppen[18]
- Given name: George[19]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Sibling: June Oppen Degnan[23]
Why It Matters
George Oppen has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was George Oppen born?
George Oppen was born in New Rochelle[2].
Where did George Oppen die?
George Oppen died in Santa Clara County[4].
Who was George Oppen married to?
George Oppen's spouses include Mary Oppen[9].
What did George Oppen do for work?
George Oppen worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and carpenter[7].
Where did George Oppen go to school?
George Oppen was educated at Oregon State University[11].
What awards did George Oppen receive?
Honors received include Purple Heart[12] and Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[13].