H. L. Davis
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Summary
H. L. Davis was born on October 18, 1894[1], in Yoncalla[2]. He died on October 31, 1960[3], in San Antonio[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and sheriff[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Nonpareil[10]
- Date of birth: 1896[11]
- Date of death: 1960[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: poetry[14], novel[15], short story[16], literary activity[17], belletristic literature[18]
- Employer: Wasco County[19]
- Educated at: Stanford University[20], The Dalles-Wahtonka High School[21]
- Notable work: Honey in the Horn[22]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Pulitzer Prize for the Novel[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Archives at: Harry Ransom Center[27]
- Cause of death: surgical complications[28], myocardial infarction[29]
- Residence: Antelope[30], Seattle[31], Jalisco[32], The Dalles[33], Bainbridge Island[34], Napa[35]
- Family name: Davis[36]
- Given name: Harold[37]
- Medical condition: heart disease[38], arteriosclerosis[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: Harold Lenoir Davis[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[43], WikiProject University of Oregon Libraries[44]
- Has works in the collection: Oregon Poetry Collection[45]
- Writing language: English[46]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[47]
Why It Matters
H. L. Davis has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was H. L. Davis born?
H. L. Davis was born in Yoncalla[2].
Where did H. L. Davis die?
H. L. Davis died in San Antonio[4].
What did H. L. Davis do for work?
H. L. Davis worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], and sheriff[8].
Where did H. L. Davis go to school?
H. L. Davis was educated at Stanford University[20] and The Dalles-Wahtonka High School[21].
What awards did H. L. Davis receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23] and Pulitzer Prize for the Novel[24].