George Sterling

American poet and playwright (1869-1926)
Person human Q5544829
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George Sterling

Summary

George Sterling is a human[1]. He was born in Sag Harbor[2]. He was born on December 1, 1869[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on November 17, 1926[5]. He worked as a dramaturge[6] and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sag Harbor[2], George Sterling…
  • George Sterling died in San Francisco[4].
  • George Sterling was born on December 1, 1869[3].
  • George Sterling died on November 17, 1926[5].
  • George Sterling is buried at Chapel of Memories Columbarium and Mausoleum[9].
  • George Sterling held citizenship in United States[10].
  • George Sterling's professions included dramaturge[6].
  • George Sterling's professions included poet[7].
  • George Sterling's education included a stint at St. Charles College, Maryland[11].
  • George Sterling is recorded as male[12].
  • George Sterling's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George Sterling's Commons category is recorded as George Sterling[14].
  • George Sterling's archives at is recorded as Stanford University Libraries Department of Special Collections and University Archives[15].
  • The cause of death was cyanide poisoning[16].
  • George Sterling's family name is recorded as Sterling[17].
  • George Sterling's given name is recorded as George[18].
  • George Sterling's manner of death is recorded as suicide[19].
  • George Sterling's described by source is recorded as Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939[20].
  • George Sterling's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • George Sterling's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Sterling[22].
  • George Sterling's writing language is recorded as English[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sag Harbor[2], George Sterling… he was born on December 1, 1869[3].

Education

George Sterling was educated at St. Charles College, Maryland[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include dramaturge[6] and poet[7].

Death and Burial

George Sterling died on November 17, 1926[5]. He died in San Francisco[4]. The cause of death was cyanide poisoning[16]. He is buried at Chapel of Memories Columbarium and Mausoleum[9].

Why It Matters

George Sterling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was George Sterling born?

Born in Sag Harbor[2], George Sterling…

Where did George Sterling die?

George Sterling died in San Francisco[4].

What did George Sterling do for work?

George Sterling worked as dramaturge[6] and poet[7].

Where did George Sterling go to school?

George Sterling was educated at St. Charles College, Maryland[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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