James Wright

American poet, born 1927 (1927–1980)
Person human Q6145850
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James Wright

Summary

James Wright is a human[1]. Born in Martins Ferry[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1927[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 25, 1980[5]. He worked as a poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Wright was born in Martins Ferry[2].
  • James Wright died in New York City[4].
  • James Wright was born on December 13, 1927[3].
  • James Wright died on March 25, 1980[5].
  • James Wright held citizenship in United States[10].
  • James Wright worked as a poet[6].
  • James Wright worked as a translator[7].
  • James Wright worked as a writer[8].
  • Among James Wright's employers was University of Minnesota[11].
  • James Wright was employed by Hunter College[12].
  • James Wright was educated at Yale University[13].
  • James Wright's education included a stint at University of Washington[14].
  • James Wright was educated at Kenyon College[15].
  • James Wright received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • James Wright received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[17].
  • James Wright received the Fulbright Scholarship[18].
  • James Wright received the Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[19].
  • James Wright was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[20].
  • James Wright was influenced by Theodore Roethke[21].
  • James Wright is recorded as male[22].
  • James Wright's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Wright's family name is recorded as Wright[24].
  • James Wright's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Wright's medical condition is recorded as bipolar disorder[26].
  • James Wright's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Martins Ferry[2], James Wright… he was born on December 13, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; University of Washington[14], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1861[34]; and Kenyon College[15], a college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1824[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. Employers include University of Minnesota[11], a public research university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1851[40], headquartered in Minneapolis[41] and Hunter College[12], a university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1870[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[45], in United States[46], founded in 1925[47]; Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[17], an award[48]; Fulbright Scholarship[18], a scholarship[49], in United States[50], founded in 1946[51]; and Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[19], an order[52], in United States[53], founded in 1936[54].

Death and Burial

James Wright died on March 25, 1980[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

James Wright ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (433 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was James Wright born?

Born in Martins Ferry[2], James Wright…

Where did James Wright die?

James Wright died in New York City[4].

What did James Wright do for work?

James Wright worked as poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Where did James Wright go to school?

James Wright was educated at Yale University[13], University of Washington[14], and Kenyon College[15].

What awards did James Wright receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[17], Fulbright Scholarship[18], and Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[19].

References

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  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Has works in the collection Smithsonian American Art Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art
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