Jane Kenyon

American poet and translator (1947–1995)
Person human Q6152444
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Jane Kenyon

Summary

Jane Kenyon is a human[1]. She was born in Ann Arbor[2]. She was born on May 23, 1947[3]. She died in Wilmot[4]. She died on April 22, 1995[5]. She worked as a poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ann Arbor[2], Jane Kenyon…
  • Jane Kenyon passed away in Wilmot[4].
  • Jane Kenyon was born on May 23, 1947[3].
  • Jane Kenyon died on April 22, 1995[5].
  • Jane Kenyon is buried at Proctor Cemetery[10].
  • Among Jane Kenyon's spouses was Donald Hall[11].
  • Jane Kenyon held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Jane Kenyon worked as a poet[6].
  • Jane Kenyon's professions included translator[7].
  • Jane Kenyon worked as a writer[8].
  • Jane Kenyon's education included a stint at University of Michigan[13].
  • Jane Kenyon received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].
  • Jane Kenyon is recorded as female[15].
  • Jane Kenyon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[17].
  • Jane Kenyon's family name is recorded as Kenyon[18].
  • Jane Kenyon's given name is recorded as Jane[19].
  • Jane Kenyon's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Jane Kenyon's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[21].
  • Jane Kenyon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Jane Kenyon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Art+Feminism[23].
  • Jane Kenyon's writing language is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Jane Kenyon's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2]. She was born on May 23, 1947[3].

Education

Jane Kenyon was educated at University of Michigan[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Jane Kenyon received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].

Personal Life

Jane Kenyon was married to Donald Hall[11].

Death and Burial

Jane Kenyon died on April 22, 1995[5]. She passed away in Wilmot[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[17]. Burial took place at Proctor Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jane Kenyon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Jane Kenyon born?

Jane Kenyon's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2].

Where did Jane Kenyon die?

Jane Kenyon died in Wilmot[4].

Who was Jane Kenyon married to?

Jane Kenyon's spouses include Donald Hall[11].

What did Jane Kenyon do for work?

Jane Kenyon worked as poet[6], translator[7], and writer[8].

Where did Jane Kenyon go to school?

Jane Kenyon was educated at University of Michigan[13].

What awards did Jane Kenyon receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Occupation poet, translator, writer
    Spouse Donald Hall
    Given name Jane
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