James Laughlin

American poet and publisher (1914-1997)
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Summary

James Laughlin was born on October 30, 1914[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He died on November 12, 1997[3], in Norfolk, Virginia[4]. He worked as a poet[5], editor[6], and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (627 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[10], Choate Rosemary Hall[11]
  • Award received: National Book Award[12], Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award[13], Robert Frost Medal[14]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[15], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: James Laughlin[18]
  • Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[19]
  • Family name: Laughlin[20]
  • Given name: James[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[22], English[23]

Why It Matters

James Laughlin has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was James Laughlin born?

James Laughlin's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2].

Where did James Laughlin die?

James Laughlin died in Norfolk, Virginia[4].

What did James Laughlin do for work?

James Laughlin worked as a poet[5], editor[6], and publisher[7].

Where did James Laughlin go to school?

James Laughlin was educated at Harvard University[10] and Choate Rosemary Hall[11].

What awards did James Laughlin receive?

Honors received include National Book Award[12], Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award[13], and Robert Frost Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . bookcritics.org. bookcritics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . poetrysociety.org. poetrysociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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