Kenneth Rexroth

American poet (1905–1982)
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Kenneth Rexroth

Summary

Kenneth Rexroth is a human[1]. He was born in South Bend[2]. He was born on December 22, 1905[3]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on June 6, 1982[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], conscientious objector[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kenneth Rexroth's place of birth was South Bend[2].
  • Kenneth Rexroth passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Kenneth Rexroth was born on December 22, 1905[3].
  • Kenneth Rexroth was born on 1905[12].
  • Kenneth Rexroth died on June 6, 1982[5].
  • Among Kenneth Rexroth's spouses was Andree Rexroth[13].
  • Kenneth Rexroth held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Kenneth Rexroth's professions included poet[6].
  • Kenneth Rexroth worked as a writer[7].
  • Kenneth Rexroth worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Kenneth Rexroth worked as a conscientious objector[9].
  • Kenneth Rexroth worked as a translator[10].
  • Kenneth Rexroth's professions included critic[15].
  • Kenneth Rexroth was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Kenneth Rexroth is Kenneth Rexroth papers[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Kenneth Rexroth is Love and the Turning Year[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Kenneth Rexroth is The Morning Star[19].
  • Kenneth Rexroth received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • Kenneth Rexroth received the Shelley Memorial Award[21].
  • Kenneth Rexroth received the Guggenheim Fellowship[22].
  • Kenneth Rexroth was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[23].
  • Kenneth Rexroth is recorded as male[24].
  • Kenneth Rexroth's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Kenneth Rexroth is associated with the San Francisco Renaissance movement[26].
  • Kenneth Rexroth's archives at is recorded as UCLA Library Special Collections[27].

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Origins and Family

Kenneth Rexroth's place of birth was South Bend[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 22, 1905[3] and 1905[12].

Education

Kenneth Rexroth was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], conscientious objector[9], translator[10], and critic[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Kenneth Rexroth papers[17], a collection[28]; Love and the Turning Year[18], a literary work[29]; and The Morning Star[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], a fellowship grant[30], in United States[31], founded in 1925[32] and Shelley Memorial Award[21], a poetry award[33].

Personal Life

Kenneth Rexroth was married to Andree Rexroth[13].

Death and Burial

Kenneth Rexroth died on June 6, 1982[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4].

Why It Matters

Kenneth Rexroth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by William Everson[36], a poet[37], 1912–1994[38], of United States[39], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[40], specialised in poetry[41].

FAQs

Where was Kenneth Rexroth born?

Kenneth Rexroth was born in South Bend[2].

Where did Kenneth Rexroth die?

Kenneth Rexroth passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

Who was Kenneth Rexroth married to?

Kenneth Rexroth's spouses include Andree Rexroth[13].

What did Kenneth Rexroth do for work?

Kenneth Rexroth worked as poet[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], conscientious objector[9], and translator[10].

Where did Kenneth Rexroth go to school?

Kenneth Rexroth was educated at School of the Art Institute of Chicago[16].

What awards did Kenneth Rexroth receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Shelley Memorial Award[21], and Guggenheim Fellowship[22].

Who did Kenneth Rexroth influence?

Kenneth Rexroth has been cited as an influence by William Everson[36].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . blog.history.in.gov. blog.history.in.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . psa.fcny.org. psa.fcny.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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

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