Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
Summary
Harriet Beecher Stowe is a human[1]. Born in Litchfield[2], she… she was born on June 14, 1811[3]. She passed away in Hartford[4]. She died on July 1, 1896[5]. She worked as a novelist[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], short story writer[9], and writer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,630 views/month, #5,979 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Harriet Beecher Stowe was born in Litchfield[2].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe died in Hartford[4].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe was born on June 14, 1811[3].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe died on July 1, 1896[5].
- Burial took place at Phillips Academy Cemetery[12].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's father was Lyman Beecher[13].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's mother was Roxana Foote Beecher[14].
- Among Harriet Beecher Stowe's spouses was Calvin Ellis Stowe[15].
- A child of Harriet Beecher Stowe was Charles Edward Stowe[16].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Harriet Beecher Stowe's native language[18].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's professions included novelist[6].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's professions included poet[7].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's professions included children's writer[8].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe worked as a short story writer[9].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe worked as a writer[10].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe worked as an abolitionist[19].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's field of work was writer[20].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe's education included a stint at Hartford Female Seminary[21].
- A notable work attributed to Harriet Beecher Stowe is Uncle Tom's Cabin[22].
- A notable work attributed to Harriet Beecher Stowe is A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin[23].
- A notable work attributed to Harriet Beecher Stowe is Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp[24].
- A notable work attributed to Harriet Beecher Stowe is Still, Still with Thee[25].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe received the National Women's Hall of Fame[26].
- Harriet Beecher Stowe received the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1811-06-14[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1896-07-01[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: e91673c0-35f5-4321-a7f3-1a5e27671dfd[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Harriet Beecher Stowe was born in Litchfield[2]. She was born on June 14, 1811[3]. Her father was Lyman Beecher[13]. Her mother was Roxana Foote Beecher[14]. English was her native language[18].
Education
Harriet Beecher Stowe's education included a stint at Hartford Female Seminary[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include novelist[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], short story writer[9], writer[10], and abolitionist[19]. Harriet Beecher Stowe's field of work was writer[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Uncle Tom's Cabin[22], a literary work[33], founded in 1852[34]; A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin[23], a literary work[35]; Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp[24], a written work[36]; and Still, Still with Thee[25], a Christian hymn[37]. Things named for Harriet Beecher Stowe include Harris–Stowe State University[38], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1857[41] and Stowe[42], an impact crater[43].
Recognition
Awards received include National Women's Hall of Fame[26], a 501(c)(3) organization[44], in United States[45], founded in 1969[46]; Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[27], a hall of fame[47], in United States[48]; Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[49], a hall of fame[50], in United States[51], founded in 1978[52]; and Distinguished Americans series[53], an award[54].
Personal Life
Harriet Beecher Stowe was married to Calvin Ellis Stowe[15]. A child of her was Charles Edward Stowe[16]. Her religion is recorded as Protestantism[55].
Death and Burial
Harriet Beecher Stowe died on July 1, 1896[5]. She passed away in Hartford[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[56]. Burial took place at Phillips Academy Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Harriet Beecher Stowe ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,630 views/month, #5,979 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 91 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
She has been cited as an influence by Leo Tolstoy[59], a writer[60], 1828–1910[61], of Russian Empire[62], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[63], specialised in philosophy[64].
Works attributed to her include Uncle Tom's Cabin[65], a literary work[66], founded in 1852[67] and A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin[68], a literary work[69]. Entities named for her include Harris–Stowe State University[38], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1857[41] and Stowe[42], an impact crater[43].
FAQs
Where was Harriet Beecher Stowe born?
Born in Litchfield[2], Harriet Beecher Stowe…
Where did Harriet Beecher Stowe die?
Harriet Beecher Stowe died in Hartford[4].
Who were Harriet Beecher Stowe's parents?
Harriet Beecher Stowe's father was Lyman Beecher[13]. Harriet Beecher Stowe's mother was Roxana Foote Beecher[14].
Who was Harriet Beecher Stowe married to?
Harriet Beecher Stowe's spouses include Calvin Ellis Stowe[15].
What did Harriet Beecher Stowe do for work?
Harriet Beecher Stowe worked as novelist[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], short story writer[9], and writer[10].
Where did Harriet Beecher Stowe go to school?
Harriet Beecher Stowe was educated at Hartford Female Seminary[21].
What awards did Harriet Beecher Stowe receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[26], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[27], Ohio Women's Hall of Fame[49], and Distinguished Americans series[53].
Who did Harriet Beecher Stowe influence?
Harriet Beecher Stowe has been cited as an influence by Leo Tolstoy[59].