James Agee
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James Agee
Summary
James Agee is a human[1]. He was born in Knoxville[2]. He was born on November 27, 1909[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 16, 1955[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], journalist[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,845 views/month, #6,966 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James Agee was born in Knoxville[2].
- James Agee passed away in New York City[4].
- James Agee was born on November 27, 1909[3].
- James Agee died on May 16, 1955[5].
- A child of James Agee was Joel Agee[12].
- James Agee held citizenship in United States[13].
- English was James Agee's native language[14].
- James Agee's professions included screenwriter[6].
- James Agee's professions included poet[7].
- James Agee's professions included novelist[8].
- James Agee's professions included journalist[9].
- James Agee's professions included autobiographer[10].
- James Agee's professions included writer[15].
- James Agee's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
- James Agee's education included a stint at Phillips Exeter Academy[17].
- James Agee was educated at St. Andrew's-Sewanee School[18].
- James Agee's education included a stint at Knoxville High School[19].
- James Agee's education included a stint at Eliot House[20].
- A notable work attributed to James Agee is A Death in the Family[21].
- James Agee received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[22].
- James Agee is recorded as male[23].
- James Agee's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- James Agee's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[25].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
- James Agee's family name is recorded as Agee[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1909-11-27[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1955-05-16[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 86f82377-6e75-433a-bf14-2635e2651f0a[32]
Body
Origins and Family
James Agee's place of birth was Knoxville[2]. He was born on November 27, 1909[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1636[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36]; Phillips Exeter Academy[17], a private school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1781[39]; St. Andrew's-Sewanee School[18], a boarding school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1868[42]; Knoxville High School[19], a secondary school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1910[45]; and Eliot House[20], a residential college[46], in United States[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], journalist[9], autobiographer[10], and writer[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James Agee is A Death in the Family[21].
Recognition
James Agee received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[22].
Personal Life
A child of James Agee was Joel Agee[12].
Death and Burial
James Agee died on May 16, 1955[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
Why It Matters
James Agee ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,845 views/month, #6,966 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was James Agee born?
Born in Knoxville[2], James Agee…
Where did James Agee die?
James Agee died in New York City[4].
What did James Agee do for work?
James Agee worked as screenwriter[6], poet[7], novelist[8], journalist[9], and autobiographer[10].
Where did James Agee go to school?
James Agee was educated at Harvard University[16], Phillips Exeter Academy[17], St. Andrew's-Sewanee School[18], and Knoxville High School[19].
What awards did James Agee receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Fiction[22].