Margaret Bourke-White
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Summary
Margaret Bourke-White was born on January 1, 1904[1], in The Bronx[2]. She died on August 27, 1971[3], in Stamford[4]. She worked as a photographer[5], war photographer[6], photojournalist[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,107 views/month, #7,032 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 14, 1904[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1971[12]
- Spouse: Erskine Caldwell[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: artist[15], picture editor[16]
- Field of work: documentary photography[17]
- Educated at: University of Michigan[18], Cornell University[19], Purdue University[20], Columbia University[21], Case Western Reserve University[22], St. Catharine Academy[23], Plainfield High School[24]
- Award received: National Women's Hall of Fame[25], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[26], honorary doctor of Rutgers University[27], New Jersey Hall of Fame[28]
- Sex or gender: female[29]
- Movement: Réalisme socialiste en France[30]
- Genre: portrait[31], cityscape[32]
- Commons category: Margaret Bourke-White[33]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[34]
- Residence: Joseph and Minnie White House[35]
- Family name: Bourke[36], White[37]
- Given name: Margaret[38]
- Pseudonym: mbw[39]
- Work location: Germany[40], India[41], Italy[42], Pakistan[43], Moscow[44], South Africa[45], New York City[46], Cleveland[47]
- Work available at URL: https://www.fembio.org/biographie.php/frau/feature/margaret-bourke-white/beruehmte-fotografinnen[48]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Margaret Bourke-White include Bourke-White[51], an impact crater[52].
Why It Matters
Margaret Bourke-White has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
She has been cited as an influence by Tsuneko Sasamoto[55], a photographer[56], 1914–2022[57], of Japan[58], awarded the Yoshikawa Eiji Cultural Award[59].
Entities named for her include Bourke-White[51], an impact crater[52].
FAQs
Where was Margaret Bourke-White born?
Margaret Bourke-White was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Margaret Bourke-White die?
Margaret Bourke-White passed away in Stamford[4].
Who was Margaret Bourke-White married to?
Margaret Bourke-White's spouses include Erskine Caldwell[13].
What did Margaret Bourke-White do for work?
Margaret Bourke-White worked as a photographer[5], war photographer[6], photojournalist[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Margaret Bourke-White go to school?
Margaret Bourke-White was educated at University of Michigan[18], Cornell University[19], Purdue University[20], and Columbia University[21].
What awards did Margaret Bourke-White receive?
Honors received include National Women's Hall of Fame[25], Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame[26], honorary doctor of Rutgers University[27], and New Jersey Hall of Fame[28].
Who did Margaret Bourke-White influence?
Margaret Bourke-White has been cited as an influence by Tsuneko Sasamoto[55].