Henry Roth

American novelist and short story writer (1906–1995)
Person human Q1285419
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Henry Roth

Summary

Henry Roth is a human[1]. He was born in Tysmenytsia[2]. He was born on February 8, 1906[3]. He passed away in Albuquerque[4]. He died on October 13, 1995[5]. He worked as a novelist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Roth's place of birth was Tysmenytsia[2].
  • Henry Roth passed away in Albuquerque[4].
  • Henry Roth was born on February 8, 1906[3].
  • Henry Roth died on October 13, 1995[5].
  • Henry Roth held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Henry Roth's professions included novelist[6].
  • Henry Roth worked as a writer[7].
  • Henry Roth's field of work was literary activity[10].
  • Henry Roth's field of work was prose[11].
  • Henry Roth was educated at City College of New York[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Henry Roth is Call It Sleep[13].
  • Henry Roth received the International Nonino Prize[14].
  • Henry Roth is recorded as male[15].
  • Henry Roth's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Henry Roth's family name is recorded as Roth[17].
  • Henry Roth's given name is recorded as Henry[18].
  • Henry Roth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Roth was born in Tysmenytsia[2]. He was born on February 8, 1906[3].

Education

Henry Roth's education included a stint at City College of New York[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6] and writer[7]. Fields of work include literary activity[10] and prose[11], a literary form[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henry Roth is Call It Sleep[13].

Recognition

Henry Roth received the International Nonino Prize[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Roth died on October 13, 1995[5]. He died in Albuquerque[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Roth ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

FAQs

Where was Henry Roth born?

Henry Roth's place of birth was Tysmenytsia[2].

Where did Henry Roth die?

Henry Roth passed away in Albuquerque[4].

What did Henry Roth do for work?

Henry Roth worked as novelist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Henry Roth go to school?

Henry Roth was educated at City College of New York[12].

What awards did Henry Roth receive?

Honors received include International Nonino Prize[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation novelist, writer
    Family name Roth
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