Horatio Alger
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Summary
Horatio Alger was born on January 13, 1832[1], in Chelsea[2]. He died on July 18, 1899[3], in Natick[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], journalist[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,822 views/month, #6,847 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1832[11], January 13, 1834[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1899[13]
- Place of burial: Glenwood Cemetery[14]
- Father: Horatio Alger[15]
- Mother: Olive Augusta Fenno[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Educated at: Harvard University[18], Harvard Divinity School[19], Harvard College[20]
- Notable work: Ragged Dick[21]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: children's and young adult literature[24]
- Commons category: Horatio Alger[25]
- Residence: New York City[26]
- Family name: Alger[27]
- Given name: Horatio[28]
- Pseudonym: Charles F. Preston[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Horatio Alger[30]
- Commons gallery: Horatio Alger, Jr.[31]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[32], Library of the World's Best Literature[33], The Biographical Dictionary of America[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: Horatio Alger (1832-1899)[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Horatio Alger include Horatio Alger Award[37], an award[38].
Why It Matters
Horatio Alger has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Horatio Alger Award[37], an award[38].
FAQs
Where was Horatio Alger born?
Horatio Alger's place of birth was Chelsea[2].
Where did Horatio Alger die?
Horatio Alger died in Natick[4].
Who were Horatio Alger's parents?
Horatio Alger's father was Horatio Alger[15]. Horatio Alger's mother was Olive Augusta Fenno[16].
What did Horatio Alger do for work?
Horatio Alger worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], journalist[8], and author[9].
Where did Horatio Alger go to school?
Horatio Alger was educated at Harvard University[18], Harvard Divinity School[19], and Harvard College[20].