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Leo Rosten

Jewish American humorist
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Leo Rosten
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Leo Rosten

Summary

Leo Rosten is a human[1]. Born in Łódź[2], he… he was born on April 11, 1908[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on February 19, 1997[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Leo Rosten was born in Łódź[2].
  • Leo Rosten passed away in New York City[4].
  • Leo Rosten was born on April 11, 1908[3].
  • Leo Rosten died on February 19, 1997[5].
  • Leo Rosten held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Leo Rosten's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Leo Rosten's professions included linguist[7].
  • Leo Rosten's professions included novelist[8].
  • Leo Rosten's professions included writer[9].
  • Leo Rosten worked as a screenwriter[10].
  • Leo Rosten's professions included political scientist[13].
  • Leo Rosten's education included a stint at University of Chicago[14].
  • Leo Rosten received the George Polk Award[15].
  • Leo Rosten is recorded as male[16].
  • Leo Rosten's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Leo Rosten's Commons category is recorded as Leo Rosten[18].
  • Leo Rosten's family name is recorded as Rosten[19].
  • Leo Rosten's given name is recorded as Leo[20].
  • Leo Rosten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Leo Rosten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Yiddish[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Łódź[2], Leo Rosten… he was born on April 11, 1908[3].

Education

Leo Rosten's education included a stint at University of Chicago[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], novelist[8], writer[9], screenwriter[10], and political scientist[13].

Recognition

Leo Rosten received the George Polk Award[15].

Death and Burial

Leo Rosten died on February 19, 1997[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Leo Rosten has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Leo Rosten born?

Born in Łódź[2], Leo Rosten…

Where did Leo Rosten die?

Leo Rosten passed away in New York City[4].

What did Leo Rosten do for work?

Leo Rosten worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], novelist[8], writer[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Leo Rosten go to school?

Leo Rosten was educated at University of Chicago[14].

What awards did Leo Rosten receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[15].

Related Entities

New York City United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . liu.edu. liu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0026758-Rosten-Leo-Calvin-19081997
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: p0026758-Rosten-Leo-Calvin-19081997, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259494|batch #259494]]"
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