Herman Wouk
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Herman Wouk
Summary
Herman Wouk is a human[1]. His place of birth was The Bronx[2]. He was born on May 27, 1915[3]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. He died on May 17, 2019[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], diarist[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #6,815 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herman Wouk's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
- Herman Wouk died in Palm Springs[4].
- Herman Wouk was born on May 27, 1915[3].
- Herman Wouk died on May 17, 2019[5].
- Burial took place at Beth David Cemetery[12].
- Herman Wouk held citizenship in United States[13].
- Herman Wouk worked as a writer[6].
- Herman Wouk worked as a novelist[7].
- Herman Wouk's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Herman Wouk worked as a diarist[9].
- Herman Wouk worked as a science fiction writer[10].
- Herman Wouk worked as an essayist[14].
- Herman Wouk's field of work was belletristic literature[15].
- Herman Wouk's field of work was historical novel[16].
- Herman Wouk was educated at Columbia University[17].
- Herman Wouk's education included a stint at Townsend Harris High School[18].
- Herman Wouk's education included a stint at Yeshiva University[19].
- A notable work attributed to Herman Wouk is The Caine Mutiny[20].
- A notable work attributed to Herman Wouk is The Winds of War[21].
- A notable work attributed to Herman Wouk is War and Remembrance[22].
- Herman Wouk received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[23].
- Herman Wouk received the Golden Plate Award[24].
- Herman Wouk received the Guardian of Zion Award[25].
- Herman Wouk received the Library of Congress Living Legend[26].
- Herman Wouk received the Navy Unit Commendation[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Herman Wouk's place of birth was The Bronx[2]. He was born on May 27, 1915[3].
Education
Educated at Columbia University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; Townsend Harris High School[18], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1904[34]; and Yeshiva University[19], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1886[37], headquartered in New York City[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], diarist[9], science fiction writer[10], and essayist[14]. Fields of work include belletristic literature[15], a literary genre[39] and historical novel[16], a novel genre[40].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Caine Mutiny[20], a written work[41]; The Winds of War[21], a literary work[42]; and War and Remembrance[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[23], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1948[45]; Golden Plate Award[24], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1961[48]; Guardian of Zion Award[25], an award[49], in Israel[50], founded in 1997[51]; Library of Congress Living Legend[26], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 2000[54]; Navy Unit Commendation[27], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1944[57]; and American Campaign Medal[58], a campaign medal[59], in United States[60], founded in 1942[61].
Personal Life
Herman Wouk's religion is recorded as Modern Orthodox Judaism[62].
Death and Burial
Herman Wouk died on May 17, 2019[5]. He passed away in Palm Springs[4]. He is buried at Beth David Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Herman Wouk ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #6,815 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Works attributed to him include The Caine Mutiny[65], a written work[66] and The Winds of War[67], a literary work[68].
FAQs
Where was Herman Wouk born?
Herman Wouk's place of birth was The Bronx[2].
Where did Herman Wouk die?
Herman Wouk passed away in Palm Springs[4].
What did Herman Wouk do for work?
Herman Wouk worked as writer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], diarist[9], and science fiction writer[10].
Where did Herman Wouk go to school?
Herman Wouk was educated at Columbia University[17], Townsend Harris High School[18], and Yeshiva University[19].
What awards did Herman Wouk receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[23], Golden Plate Award[24], Guardian of Zion Award[25], and Library of Congress Living Legend[26].