Harold Norse

American writer, poet, and artist (1916-2009)
Person human Q1230753
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Summary

Harold Norse was born on July 6, 1916[1], in New York City[2]. He died on June 8, 2009[3], in San Francisco[4]. He worked as a translator[5], writer[6], novelist[7], poet[8], and autobiographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Educated at: New York University[12], Brooklyn College[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Movement: Beat Generation[15]
  • Commons category: Harold Norse[16]
  • Family name: Norse[17]
  • Given name: Harold[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[20], National Gallery of Art[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[22]

Why It Matters

Harold Norse has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Harold Norse born?

Harold Norse was born in New York City[2].

Where did Harold Norse die?

Harold Norse died in San Francisco[4].

What did Harold Norse do for work?

Harold Norse worked as a translator[5], writer[6], novelist[7], poet[8], and autobiographer[9].

Where did Harold Norse go to school?

Harold Norse was educated at New York University[12] and Brooklyn College[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . sfgate.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Plaque image → Beat Hotel plaque - 9 rue Gît-le-Coeur, Paris 6.jpg
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