Gerald Stern

American poet (1925–2022)
Person human Q5549604
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Gerald Stern

Summary

Gerald Stern is a human[1]. Born in Pittsburgh[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1925[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on October 27, 2022[5]. He worked as a poet[6], essayist[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Stern was born in Pittsburgh[2].
  • Gerald Stern died in New York City[4].
  • Gerald Stern was born on February 22, 1925[3].
  • Gerald Stern died on October 27, 2022[5].
  • Gerald Stern held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Gerald Stern's professions included poet[6].
  • Gerald Stern worked as an essayist[7].
  • Gerald Stern's professions included teacher[8].
  • Among Gerald Stern's employers was University of Iowa[11].
  • Gerald Stern was employed by Temple University[12].
  • Gerald Stern's education included a stint at Columbia University[13].
  • Gerald Stern's education included a stint at University of Pittsburgh[14].
  • Gerald Stern received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Gerald Stern received the National Book Award[16].
  • Gerald Stern received the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[17].
  • Gerald Stern received the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship[18].
  • Gerald Stern received the National Book Award for Poetry[19].
  • Gerald Stern received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Gerald Stern was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Gerald Stern is recorded as male[22].
  • Gerald Stern's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gerald Stern's Commons category is recorded as Gerald Stern[24].
  • Gerald Stern's unmarried partner is recorded as Anne Marie Macari[25].
  • Gerald Stern's family name is recorded as Stern[26].
  • Gerald Stern's given name is recorded as Gerald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Stern's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on February 22, 1925[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and University of Pittsburgh[14], a public–private partnership[32], in United States[33], founded in 1787[34], headquartered in Pittsburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], essayist[7], and teacher[8]. Employers include University of Iowa[11], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1847[38], headquartered in Iowa City[39] and Temple University[12], a university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1884[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[43], in United States[44], founded in 1925[45]; National Book Award[16], a literary award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1936[48]; PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[17], a literary award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1991[51]; National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[52]; National Book Award for Poetry[19], a poetry award[53]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[54].

Death and Burial

Gerald Stern died on October 27, 2022[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Gerald Stern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Stern born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2], Gerald Stern…

Where did Gerald Stern die?

Gerald Stern passed away in New York City[4].

What did Gerald Stern do for work?

Gerald Stern worked as poet[6], essayist[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Gerald Stern go to school?

Gerald Stern was educated at Columbia University[13] and University of Pittsburgh[14].

What awards did Gerald Stern receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], National Book Award[16], PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award[17], and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship[18].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . poets.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . sandiegouniontribune.com. sandiegouniontribune.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Gerald, Daniel
    Family name Stern
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