Herman Melville
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Herman Melville
Summary
Herman Melville is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on August 1, 1819[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 28, 1891[5]. He worked as a teacher[6], sailor[7], lecturer[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,716 views/month, #5,125 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herman Melville was born in Manhattan[2].
- Herman Melville was born in New York City[12].
- Herman Melville passed away in New York City[4].
- Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819[3].
- Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891[5].
- Herman Melville is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
- Herman Melville's father was Ian[14].
- Herman Melville's mother was Mathias[15].
- Herman Melville was married to Cruz[16].
- Herman Melville held citizenship in United States[17].
- Portuguese was Herman Melville's native language[18].
- Herman Melville's professions included teacher[6].
- Herman Melville's professions included sailor[7].
- Herman Melville worked as a lecturer[8].
- Herman Melville's professions included poet[9].
- Herman Melville worked as a writer[10].
- Herman Melville's professions included novelist[19].
- Herman Melville's field of work was creative and professional writing[20].
- Herman Melville's field of work was poetry[21].
- Herman Melville's field of work was prose[22].
- Herman Melville's education included a stint at Bazan[23].
- Herman Melville was educated at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[24].
- A notable work attributed to Herman Melville is Moby-Dick[25].
- Herman Melville received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[26].
- Herman Melville is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Manhattan[2], a borough of New York City[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and New York City[12], a global city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1624[33]. Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819[3]. His father was Ian[14]. His mother was Mathias[15]. Portuguese was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Bazan[23], a family name[34] and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[24], a university-preparatory school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1764[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include teacher[6], sailor[7], lecturer[8], poet[9], writer[10], and novelist[19]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[20], an academic discipline[38]; poetry[21], a literary form[39]; and prose[22], a literary form[40].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Herman Melville is Moby-Dick[25]. Things named for him include Melville[41], Melville Glacier[42], and Livyatan melvillei[43].
Recognition
Herman Melville received the National Book Award for Nonfiction[26].
Personal Life
Herman Melville was married to Cruz[16]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[44].
Death and Burial
Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[45]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Herman Melville ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,716 views/month, #5,125 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Lewis Mumford[48], an architect[49], 1895–1990[50], of United States[51], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[52]; Maurice Sendak[53], a graphic designer[54], 1928–2012[55], of United States[56], awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration[57], specialised in young adult literature[58]; Gene Wolfe[59], a writer[60], 1931–2019[61], of United States[62], awarded the Nebula Award for Best Novella[63], specialised in science fiction[64]; Javier Reverte[65], a traveler[66], 1944–2020[67], of Spain[68], awarded the Premio de Novela Ciudad de Torrevieja[69], specialised in journalism[70]; John Updike[71], a poet[72], 1932–2009[73], of United States[74], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[75]; and Toni Morrison[76], a writer[77], 1931–2019[78], of United States[79], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[80], specialised in poetry[81].
Works attributed to him include Moby-Dick[82], a literary work[83], founded in 1850[84]; Bartleby, the Scrivener[85]; Omoo[86]; The Confidence-Man[87]; Redburn[88]; and Clarel[89]. Entities named for him include Melville[41], Melville Glacier[42], and Livyatan melvillei[43].
FAQs
Where was Herman Melville born?
Born in Manhattan[2], Herman Melville…
Where did Herman Melville die?
Herman Melville died in New York City[4].
Who were Herman Melville's parents?
Herman Melville's father was Ian[14]. Herman Melville's mother was Mathias[15].
Who was Herman Melville married to?
Herman Melville's spouses include Cruz[16].
What did Herman Melville do for work?
Herman Melville worked as teacher[6], sailor[7], lecturer[8], poet[9], and writer[10].
Where did Herman Melville go to school?
Herman Melville was educated at Bazan[23] and Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School[24].
What awards did Herman Melville receive?
Honors received include National Book Award for Nonfiction[26].
Who did Herman Melville influence?
Herman Melville has been cited as an influence by Lewis Mumford[48], Maurice Sendak[53], Gene Wolfe[59], and Javier Reverte[65].