Jean Toomer

American poet and novelist (1894–1967)
Person human Q1277467
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Jean Toomer

Summary

Jean Toomer is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on December 26, 1894[3]. He passed away in Doylestown[4]. He died on March 30, 1967[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Jean Toomer…
  • Jean Toomer passed away in Doylestown[4].
  • Jean Toomer was born on December 26, 1894[3].
  • Jean Toomer was born on December 28, 1894[12].
  • Jean Toomer died on March 30, 1967[5].
  • Among Jean Toomer's spouses was Marjorie Content[13].
  • Jean Toomer held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Jean Toomer is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].
  • Jean Toomer worked as a poet[6].
  • Jean Toomer's professions included novelist[7].
  • Jean Toomer's professions included writer[8].
  • Jean Toomer worked as a playwright[9].
  • Jean Toomer worked as a teacher[10].
  • Jean Toomer was educated at University of Wisconsin System[16].
  • Jean Toomer's education included a stint at University of Chicago[17].
  • Jean Toomer was educated at City College of New York[18].
  • Jean Toomer was educated at M Street High School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Toomer is Cane[20].
  • Jean Toomer's religion is recorded as Quakers[21].
  • Jean Toomer is recorded as male[22].
  • Jean Toomer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jean Toomer is associated with the Harlem Renaissance movement[24].
  • Jean Toomer's Commons category is recorded as Jean Toomer (1894-1967)[25].
  • Jean Toomer's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[26].
  • Jean Toomer's family name is recorded as Toomer[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Toomer's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 26, 1894[3] and December 28, 1894[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin System[16], a state university system[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30], headquartered in Madison[31]; University of Chicago[17], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Chicago[35]; City College of New York[18], a higher education institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1847[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; and M Street High School[19], a high school[40], in United States[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and teacher[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Toomer is Cane[20].

Personal Life

Among Jean Toomer's spouses was Marjorie Content[13]. His religion is recorded as Quakers[21].

Death and Burial

Jean Toomer died on March 30, 1967[5]. He passed away in Doylestown[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Toomer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jean Toomer born?

Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Jean Toomer…

Where did Jean Toomer die?

Jean Toomer died in Doylestown[4].

Who was Jean Toomer married to?

Jean Toomer's spouses include Marjorie Content[13].

What did Jean Toomer do for work?

Jean Toomer worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Jean Toomer go to school?

Jean Toomer was educated at University of Wisconsin System[16], University of Chicago[17], City College of New York[18], and M Street High School[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . African American Dramatists. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . African American Dramatists. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United States
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum
    Notable work Cane
    Archives at Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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