Harry Ashmore

American journalist and newspaper editor, recipient of the 1957 Pulitzer Prize (1916–1998)
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Harry Ashmore

Summary

Harry Ashmore is a human[1]. Born in Greenville[2], he… he was born on July 28, 1916[3]. He died in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on January 20, 1998[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], editor[7], and writer[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Harry Ashmore's place of birth was Greenville[2].
  • Harry Ashmore died in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Harry Ashmore was born on July 28, 1916[3].
  • Harry Ashmore died on January 20, 1998[5].
  • Harry Ashmore held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Harry Ashmore worked as a journalist[6].
  • Harry Ashmore's professions included editor[7].
  • Harry Ashmore's professions included writer[8].
  • Harry Ashmore was educated at Clemson University[11].
  • Harry Ashmore's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • Harry Ashmore's education included a stint at Greenville High School[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Harry Ashmore is The man in the middle: Paul Anthony Brick lectures; 5th ser[14].
  • Harry Ashmore received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[15].
  • Harry Ashmore received the Lillian Smith Book Award[16].
  • Harry Ashmore received the The Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism[17].
  • Harry Ashmore is recorded as male[18].
  • Harry Ashmore's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Harry Ashmore's Commons category is recorded as Harry Ashmore[20].
  • Harry Ashmore's family name is recorded as Ashmore[21].
  • Harry Ashmore's given name is recorded as Harry[22].
  • Harry Ashmore's described by source is recorded as The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to South Carolina Writers[23].
  • Harry Ashmore's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Harry Ashmore's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/University of Minnesota/GivensAuthors[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Ashmore's place of birth was Greenville[2]. He was born on July 28, 1916[3].

Education

Educated at Clemson University[11], a public university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1889[28]; Harvard University[12], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Cambridge[32]; and Greenville High School[13], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1938[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], editor[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Harry Ashmore is The man in the middle: Paul Anthony Brick lectures; 5th ser[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[15], a class of award[36]; Lillian Smith Book Award[16], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1968[39]; and The Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism[17].

Death and Burial

Harry Ashmore died on January 20, 1998[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Ashmore is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Harry Ashmore born?

Harry Ashmore's place of birth was Greenville[2].

Where did Harry Ashmore die?

Harry Ashmore passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

What did Harry Ashmore do for work?

Harry Ashmore worked as journalist[6], editor[7], and writer[8].

Where did Harry Ashmore go to school?

Harry Ashmore was educated at Clemson University[11], Harvard University[12], and Greenville High School[13].

What awards did Harry Ashmore receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing[15], Lillian Smith Book Award[16], and The Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism[17].

References

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  11. [8] . The South Carolina Encyclopedia Guide to South Carolina Writers. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . libs.uga.edu. libs.uga.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . hillmanfoundation.org. hillmanfoundation.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
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  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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