Kenneth Koch
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Summary
Kenneth Koch was born on February 27, 1925[1], in Cincinnati[2]. He died on July 6, 2002[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a poet[5], screenwriter[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (417 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Cincinnati[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Employer: Columbia University[11]
- Educated at: Harvard University[12], Columbia University[13], Walnut Hills High School[14]
- Award received: Bollingen Prize[15], Shelley Memorial Award[16], Guggenheim Fellowship[17]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[20], University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[21]
- Cause of death: leukemia[22]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[23]
- Family name: Koch[24]
- Given name: Kenneth[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Floruit: January 1, 1960[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[29]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[31]
Why It Matters
Kenneth Koch has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Kenneth Koch born?
Kenneth Koch's place of birth was Cincinnati[2].
Where did Kenneth Koch die?
Kenneth Koch died in New York City[4].
What did Kenneth Koch do for work?
Kenneth Koch worked as a poet[5], screenwriter[6], and writer[7].
Where did Kenneth Koch go to school?
Kenneth Koch was educated at Harvard University[12], Columbia University[13], and Walnut Hills High School[14].
What awards did Kenneth Koch receive?
Honors received include Bollingen Prize[15], Shelley Memorial Award[16], and Guggenheim Fellowship[17].