Marguerite Henry

American writer
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Marguerite Henry

Summary

Marguerite Henry is a human[1]. Born in Milwaukee[2], she… she was born on April 13, 1902[3]. She died in San Diego[4]. She died on November 26, 1997[5]. She worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], and children's writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milwaukee[2], Marguerite Henry…
  • Marguerite Henry died in San Diego[4].
  • Marguerite Henry was born on April 13, 1902[3].
  • Marguerite Henry died on November 26, 1997[5].
  • Marguerite Henry held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Marguerite Henry's professions included writer[6].
  • Marguerite Henry's professions included novelist[7].
  • Marguerite Henry worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Marguerite Henry's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee[11].
  • Marguerite Henry's education included a stint at Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Marguerite Henry is Misty of Chincoteague[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Marguerite Henry is King of the Wind[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Marguerite Henry is Brighty of the Grand Canyon[15].
  • Marguerite Henry received the Newbery Medal[16].
  • Marguerite Henry received the Newbery Medal[17].
  • Marguerite Henry is recorded as female[18].
  • Marguerite Henry's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Marguerite Henry's family name is recorded as Henry[20].
  • Marguerite Henry's given name is recorded as Marguerite[21].
  • Marguerite Henry's pseudonym is recorded as Marguerite Henry[22].
  • Marguerite Henry's described by source is recorded as American Women Writers[23].
  • Marguerite Henry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Marguerite Henry's different from is recorded as Marguerite Henry[25].

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Origins and Family

Marguerite Henry's place of birth was Milwaukee[2]. She was born on April 13, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee[11], a public university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1885[28], headquartered in Milwaukee[29] and Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee[12], a college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1885[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], and children's writer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Misty of Chincoteague[13], a literary work[33]; King of the Wind[14], a literary work[34]; and Brighty of the Grand Canyon[15], a group of works[35], directed by Norman Foster[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Newbery Medal[16], a literary award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1922[39].

Death and Burial

Marguerite Henry died on November 26, 1997[5]. She died in San Diego[4].

Why It Matters

Marguerite Henry ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Marguerite Henry born?

Marguerite Henry was born in Milwaukee[2].

Where did Marguerite Henry die?

Marguerite Henry passed away in San Diego[4].

What did Marguerite Henry do for work?

Marguerite Henry worked as writer[6], novelist[7], and children's writer[8].

Where did Marguerite Henry go to school?

Marguerite Henry was educated at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee[11] and Wisconsin State College of Milwaukee[12].

What awards did Marguerite Henry receive?

Honors received include Newbery Medal[16] and Newbery Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . American Women Writers. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . ala.org. ala.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . ala.org. ala.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, novelist, children's writer
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  2. 28d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Different from Marguerite Henry
    Given name Marguerite
    Occupation writer, novelist, children's writer
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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