Mary Oliver
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Summary
Mary Oliver was born on September 10, 1935[1], in Maple Heights[2]. She died on January 17, 2019[3], in Hobe Sound[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], novelist[7], and climate activist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,615 views/month, #5,845 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: poetry[11], literature[12]
- Employer: Bucknell University[13]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[14], Vassar College[15], Maple Heights High School[16]
- Notable work: Red Bird[17], The Night Traveler[18], American primitive[19]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[21], PEN New England Award[22], Shelley Memorial Award[23], National Book Award[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[26]
- Unmarried partner: Molly Malone Cook[27]
- Cause of death: cancer[28]
- Family name: Oliver[29]
- Given name: Mary[30]
- Work location: Petaluma[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Different from: Mary Oliver[35]
Why It Matters
Mary Oliver has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Mary Oliver born?
Mary Oliver's place of birth was Maple Heights[2].
Where did Mary Oliver die?
Mary Oliver passed away in Hobe Sound[4].
What did Mary Oliver do for work?
Mary Oliver worked as a poet[5], writer[6], novelist[7], and climate activist[8].
Where did Mary Oliver go to school?
Mary Oliver was educated at Ohio State University[14], Vassar College[15], and Maple Heights High School[16].
What awards did Mary Oliver receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20], Pulitzer Prize for Poetry[21], PEN New England Award[22], and Shelley Memorial Award[23].