Lynn Riggs

American playwright, poet, and author (1899-1954)
Person human Q1565704
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Summary

Lynn Riggs is a human[1]. Born in Claremore[2], he… he was born on August 31, 1899[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on June 30, 1954[5]. He worked as a writer[6], playwright[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lynn Riggs was born in Claremore[2].
  • Lynn Riggs died in New York City[4].
  • Lynn Riggs was born on August 31, 1899[3].
  • Lynn Riggs died on June 30, 1954[5].
  • Lynn Riggs held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Lynn Riggs worked as a writer[6].
  • Lynn Riggs's professions included playwright[7].
  • Lynn Riggs's professions included poet[8].
  • Among Lynn Riggs's employers was University of Oklahoma[11].
  • Lynn Riggs was educated at University of Oklahoma[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Lynn Riggs is Green Grow the Lilacs[13].
  • Lynn Riggs received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].
  • Lynn Riggs received the Oklahoma Hall of Fame[15].
  • Lynn Riggs received the Hall of Great Westerners[16].
  • Lynn Riggs is recorded as male[17].
  • Lynn Riggs's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lynn Riggs's Commons category is recorded as Lynn Riggs[19].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[20].
  • Lynn Riggs's family name is recorded as Riggs[21].
  • Lynn Riggs's given name is recorded as Lynn[22].
  • Lynn Riggs's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Lynn Riggs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Lynn Riggs's represented by is recorded as Light Cone[25].
  • Lynn Riggs's P14750 is recorded as CB7E-F3C6-6EC2-88D0-06A1[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Lynn Riggs was born in Claremore[2]. He was born on August 31, 1899[3].

Education

Lynn Riggs's education included a stint at University of Oklahoma[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], playwright[7], and poet[8]. Lynn Riggs was employed by University of Oklahoma[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lynn Riggs is Green Grow the Lilacs[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], a fellowship grant[27], in United States[28], founded in 1925[29]; Oklahoma Hall of Fame[15], an award[30], in United States[31], founded in 1927[32], headquartered in Mid-Continent Life Building[33]; and Hall of Great Westerners[16], a hall of fame[34], in United States[35].

Death and Burial

Lynn Riggs died on June 30, 1954[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Lynn Riggs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Lynn Riggs born?

Lynn Riggs was born in Claremore[2].

Where did Lynn Riggs die?

Lynn Riggs passed away in New York City[4].

What did Lynn Riggs do for work?

Lynn Riggs worked as writer[6], playwright[7], and poet[8].

Where did Lynn Riggs go to school?

Lynn Riggs was educated at University of Oklahoma[12].

What awards did Lynn Riggs receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], Oklahoma Hall of Fame[15], and Hall of Great Westerners[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . okhistory.org. okhistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . American National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . American National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . oklahomaheritage.com. oklahomaheritage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . nationalcowboymuseum.org. nationalcowboymuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . smithsonianmag.com. Retrieved . smithsonianmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . okhistory.org. okhistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . smithsonianmag.com. Retrieved . smithsonianmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . lightcone.org. Retrieved . lightcone.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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