Nathaniel Parker Willis

American magazine writer, editor, and publisher (1806-1867)
Person human Q971493
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Nathaniel Parker Willis

Summary

Nathaniel Parker Willis is a human[1]. Born in Portland[2], he… he was born on January 20, 1806[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 20, 1867[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], poet[7], playwright[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's place of birth was Portland[2].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis died in New York City[4].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis was born on January 20, 1806[3].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis died on January 20, 1867[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's father was Nathaniel Willis[13].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's mother was Hannah Willis[14].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis was married to Cornelia Willis[15].
  • A child of Nathaniel Parker Willis was Grinnell Willis[16].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Nathaniel Parker Willis's native language[18].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis worked as a journalist[6].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's professions included poet[7].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis worked as a playwright[8].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's professions included writer[10].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's professions included magazine writer[19].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis was educated at Phillips Academy[20].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's education included a stint at Yale University[21].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's education included a stint at Yale College[22].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis is recorded as male[23].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's Commons category is recorded as Nathaniel Parker Willis[25].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's family name is recorded as Willis[26].
  • Nathaniel Parker Willis's given name is recorded as Nathaniel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nathaniel Parker Willis was born in Portland[2]. He was born on January 20, 1806[3]. His father was Nathaniel Willis[13]. His mother was Hannah Willis[14]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Phillips Academy[20], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1778[30]; Yale University[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1701[33], headquartered in New Haven[34]; and Yale College[22], a college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1701[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], poet[7], playwright[8], literary critic[9], writer[10], and magazine writer[19].

Personal Life

Nathaniel Parker Willis was married to Cornelia Willis[15]. A child of him was Grinnell Willis[16].

Death and Burial

Nathaniel Parker Willis died on January 20, 1867[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nathaniel Parker Willis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (239 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Nathaniel Parker Willis born?

Born in Portland[2], Nathaniel Parker Willis…

Where did Nathaniel Parker Willis die?

Nathaniel Parker Willis passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Nathaniel Parker Willis's parents?

Nathaniel Parker Willis's father was Nathaniel Willis[13]. Nathaniel Parker Willis's mother was Hannah Willis[14].

Who was Nathaniel Parker Willis married to?

Nathaniel Parker Willis's spouses include Cornelia Willis[15].

What did Nathaniel Parker Willis do for work?

Nathaniel Parker Willis worked as journalist[6], poet[7], playwright[8], literary critic[9], and writer[10].

Where did Nathaniel Parker Willis go to school?

Nathaniel Parker Willis was educated at Phillips Academy[20], Yale University[21], and Yale College[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00400898
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  3. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Hannah Willis
    Aliases
    Native language English
    Citizenship
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