Helen Sewell

American children's illustrator and writer (1896-1957)
Person human Q5703123
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Helen Sewell

Summary

Helen Sewell is a human[1]. Born in Mare Island[2], she… she was born on June 27, 1896[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on February 24, 1957[5]. She worked as a writer[6] and children's writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Helen Sewell was born in Mare Island[2].
  • Helen Sewell died in New York City[4].
  • Helen Sewell was born on June 27, 1896[3].
  • Helen Sewell died on February 24, 1957[5].
  • Helen Sewell's father was William Elbridge Sewell[9].
  • Helen Sewell held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Helen Sewell worked as a writer[6].
  • Helen Sewell's professions included children's writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Helen Sewell is Little House on the Prairie[11].
  • Helen Sewell is recorded as female[12].
  • Helen Sewell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Helen Sewell's family name is recorded as Sewell[14].
  • Helen Sewell's given name is recorded as Helen[15].
  • Helen Sewell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Helen Sewell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Helen Sewell'}[17].
  • Helen Sewell's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Art+Feminism[18].
  • Helen Sewell's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[19].
  • Helen Sewell's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Helen Sewell was born in Mare Island[2]. She was born on June 27, 1896[3]. Her father was William Elbridge Sewell[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and children's writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Helen Sewell is Little House on the Prairie[11].

Death and Burial

Helen Sewell died on February 24, 1957[5]. She died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Helen Sewell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Helen Sewell born?

Helen Sewell was born in Mare Island[2].

Where did Helen Sewell die?

Helen Sewell passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Helen Sewell's parents?

Helen Sewell's father was William Elbridge Sewell[9].

What did Helen Sewell do for work?

Helen Sewell worked as writer[6] and children's writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Little House on the Prairie
    Given name Helen
    On focus list of wikimedia project Art+Feminism
    Family name Sewell
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