Kay Boyle
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Summary
Kay Boyle was born on February 19, 1902[1], in Saint Paul[2]. She died on December 27, 1992[3], in Mill Valley[4]. She worked as a poet[5], author[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (578 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golden Gate National Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Laurence Vail[12], Joseph Freiherr von und zu Franckenstein[13]
- Child: Felicitas Baronin von und zu Franckenstein[14], Johannes Baron von und zu Franckenstein[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Occupation: children's writer[17], translator[18], pedagogue[19]
- Field of work: poetry[20], literature[21], translation from French[22], translation into English[23], pedagogy[24], politics[25]
- Educated at: University of Cincinnati[26], Cincinnati Conservatory of Music[27], Columbia University[28]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[29], O. Henry Award[30]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[31]
- Sex or gender: female[32]
- Commons category: Kay Boyle[33]
- Archives at: Southern Illinois University Carbondale[34], Harry Ransom Center[35]
- Family name: Boyle[36]
- Given name: Kay[37]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[38], American Women Writers[39], American Women Writers, 1900-1945 : A Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook[40], American Novelists of Today[41]
- Nominated for: National Book Award for Fiction[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
Why It Matters
Kay Boyle has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Kay Boyle born?
Kay Boyle was born in Saint Paul[2].
Where did Kay Boyle die?
Kay Boyle passed away in Mill Valley[4].
Who was Kay Boyle married to?
Kay Boyle's spouses include Laurence Vail[12] and Joseph Freiherr von und zu Franckenstein[13].
What did Kay Boyle do for work?
Kay Boyle worked as a poet[5], author[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Kay Boyle go to school?
Kay Boyle was educated at University of Cincinnati[26], Cincinnati Conservatory of Music[27], and Columbia University[28].
What awards did Kay Boyle receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[29] and O. Henry Award[30].