Hugh Kenner

Canadian literary critic (1923–2003)
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Hugh Kenner

Summary

Hugh Kenner is a human[1]. Born in Peterborough[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1923[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on November 24, 2003[5]. He worked as a literary critic[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Kenner's place of birth was Peterborough[2].
  • Hugh Kenner died in Athens[4].
  • Hugh Kenner was born on January 7, 1923[3].
  • Hugh Kenner died on November 24, 2003[5].
  • Hugh Kenner's father was Henry Rowe Hocking Kenner[9].
  • Hugh Kenner held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Hugh Kenner worked as a literary critic[6].
  • Hugh Kenner's professions included writer[7].
  • Among Hugh Kenner's employers was Johns Hopkins University[11].
  • Hugh Kenner was employed by University of Georgia[12].
  • Hugh Kenner was employed by University of California, Santa Barbara[13].
  • Hugh Kenner's education included a stint at University of Toronto[14].
  • Hugh Kenner's education included a stint at Yale University[15].
  • Hugh Kenner's education included a stint at Peterborough Collegiate[16].
  • Hugh Kenner was educated at University of St. Michael's College[17].
  • Hugh Kenner received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
  • Hugh Kenner received the John Addison Porter Prize[19].
  • Hugh Kenner is recorded as male[20].
  • Hugh Kenner's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hugh Kenner's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[22].
  • Hugh Kenner's family name is recorded as Kenner[23].
  • Hugh Kenner's given name is recorded as Hugh[24].
  • Hugh Kenner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Hugh Kenner's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[26].
  • Hugh Kenner's personal library at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Kenner was born in Peterborough[2]. He was born on January 7, 1923[3]. His father was Henry Rowe Hocking Kenner[9].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto[14], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1827[30], headquartered in Toronto[31]; Yale University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35]; Peterborough Collegiate[16], a high school[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1827[38]; and University of St. Michael's College[17], a university college[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1852[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary critic[6] and writer[7]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University[11], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1876[44], headquartered in Baltimore[45]; University of Georgia[12], a university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1785[48], headquartered in Old North Campus[49]; and University of California, Santa Barbara[13], a public university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1909[52], headquartered in Santa Barbara County[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[54], in United States[55], founded in 1925[56] and John Addison Porter Prize[19], a literary award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1872[59].

Death and Burial

Hugh Kenner died on November 24, 2003[5]. He passed away in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Hugh Kenner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Kenner born?

Hugh Kenner's place of birth was Peterborough[2].

Where did Hugh Kenner die?

Hugh Kenner passed away in Athens[4].

Who were Hugh Kenner's parents?

Hugh Kenner's father was Henry Rowe Hocking Kenner[9].

What did Hugh Kenner do for work?

Hugh Kenner worked as literary critic[6] and writer[7].

Where did Hugh Kenner go to school?

Hugh Kenner was educated at University of Toronto[14], Yale University[15], Peterborough Collegiate[16], and University of St. Michael's College[17].

What awards did Hugh Kenner receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18] and John Addison Porter Prize[19].

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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Collecting, curating, and researching Writers' Libraries. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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