James A. Michener
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Summary
James A. Michener was born on February 3, 1907[1], in Doylestown[2]. He died on October 16, 1997[3], in Austin[4]. He worked as a writer[5], military officer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and autobiographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,599 views/month, #6,363 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Texas State Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Mari Yoriko Sabusawa[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: teacher[14], art collector[15]
- Field of work: literary activity[16], belletristic literature[17]
- Employer: The Hill School[18], George School[19], University of Northern Colorado[20], Harvard University[21], Macmillan Inc.[22]
- Educated at: Swarthmore College[23], University of Northern Colorado[24], University of St Andrews[25], Central Bucks High School West[26]
- Notable work: Tales of the South Pacific[27]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[28], Presidential Medal of Freedom[29], St. Louis Literary Award[30], Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service[31], Distinguished Americans series[32], Golden Plate Award[33], National Medal of Arts[34], honorary doctor of the University of Miami[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[37]
- Military branch: United States Navy[38]
- Commons category: James A. Michener[39]
- Archives at: Library of Congress[40], Eberly Family Special Collections Library[41]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[42]
- Residence: Austin[43], Colorado[44], Greeley[45], Pennsylvania[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[47]
- Family name: Michener[48]
- Given name: James[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:James A. Michener[50]
- Work location: Pottstown[51], Middletown Township[52], Greeley[53], Cambridge[54]
- Relative: David Michener[55]
- Manner of death: natural causes[56]
Why It Matters
James A. Michener has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Works attributed to him include The Bridge at Andau[59], a literary work[60].
FAQs
Where was James A. Michener born?
James A. Michener was born in Doylestown[2].
Where did James A. Michener die?
James A. Michener passed away in Austin[4].
Who was James A. Michener married to?
James A. Michener's spouses include Mari Yoriko Sabusawa[12].
What did James A. Michener do for work?
James A. Michener worked as a writer[5], military officer[6], novelist[7], screenwriter[8], and autobiographer[9].
Where did James A. Michener go to school?
James A. Michener was educated at Swarthmore College[23], University of Northern Colorado[24], University of St Andrews[25], and Central Bucks High School West[26].
What awards did James A. Michener receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[28], Presidential Medal of Freedom[29], St. Louis Literary Award[30], and Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service[31].