Harry Levin

American literary critic (1912–1994)
Person human Q3616156
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Harry Levin

Summary

Harry Levin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Minneapolis[2]. He was born on July 18, 1912[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 29, 1994[5]. He worked as a writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and comparative literature academic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Harry Levin's place of birth was Minneapolis[2].
  • Harry Levin died in Cambridge[4].
  • Harry Levin was born on July 18, 1912[3].
  • Harry Levin died on May 29, 1994[5].
  • Harry Levin held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Harry Levin worked as a writer[6].
  • Harry Levin worked as a literary critic[7].
  • Harry Levin worked as a journalist[8].
  • Harry Levin's professions included comparative literature academic[9].
  • Harry Levin was employed by Harvard University[12].
  • Harry Levin's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].
  • Harry Levin's education included a stint at University of Paris[14].
  • Harry Levin received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Harry Levin received the doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[16].
  • Harry Levin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Harry Levin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[18].
  • Harry Levin was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Harry Levin is recorded as male[20].
  • Harry Levin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Harry Levin's family name is recorded as Levin[22].
  • Harry Levin's given name is recorded as Harry[23].
  • Harry Levin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Minneapolis[2], Harry Levin… he was born on July 18, 1912[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[13], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1636[27], headquartered in Cambridge[28] and University of Paris[14], a former entity[29], in France[30], founded in 1150[31], headquartered in Paris[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and comparative literature academic[9]. Among Harry Levin's employers was Harvard University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[33], in United States[34], founded in 1925[35] and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[16], an award[36], in France[37].

Death and Burial

Harry Levin died on May 29, 1994[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Levin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Harry Levin born?

Born in Minneapolis[2], Harry Levin…

Where did Harry Levin die?

Harry Levin died in Cambridge[4].

What did Harry Levin do for work?

Harry Levin worked as writer[6], literary critic[7], journalist[8], and comparative literature academic[9].

Where did Harry Levin go to school?

Harry Levin was educated at Harvard University[13] and University of Paris[14].

What awards did Harry Levin receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15] and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . books.google.fr. books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University, University of Paris
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