Nelson Algren

American novelist, short story writer (1909-1981)
Person human Q547914
Nelson Algren
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Nelson Algren

Summary

Nelson Algren is a human[1]. Born in Detroit[2], he… he was born on March 28, 1909[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 9, 1981[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nelson Algren's place of birth was Detroit[2].
  • Nelson Algren passed away in New York City[4].
  • Nelson Algren was born on March 28, 1909[3].
  • Nelson Algren died on May 9, 1981[5].
  • Nelson Algren is buried at Oakland Cemetery[9].
  • Nelson Algren held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Nelson Algren's professions included writer[6].
  • Nelson Algren's professions included novelist[7].
  • Among Nelson Algren's employers was Iowa Writers' Workshop[11].
  • Nelson Algren was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[12].
  • Nelson Algren was educated at Theodore Roosevelt High School[13].
  • Nelson Algren's education included a stint at UIUC College of Media[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Nelson Algren is Never Come Morning[15].
  • Nelson Algren received the National Book Award[16].
  • Nelson Algren was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[17].
  • Nelson Algren is recorded as male[18].
  • Nelson Algren's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Nelson Algren's Commons category is recorded as Nelson Algren[20].
  • Nelson Algren's unmarried partner is recorded as Simone de Beauvoir[21].
  • Nelson Algren's family name is recorded as Algren[22].
  • Nelson Algren's given name is recorded as Nelson[23].
  • Nelson Algren's described by source is recorded as American Novelists of Today[24].
  • Nelson Algren's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Nelson Algren was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on March 28, 1909[3].

Education

Educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[12], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1867[28]; Theodore Roosevelt High School[13], a high school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1922[31]; and UIUC College of Media[14], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1927[34], headquartered in Urbana[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and novelist[7]. Among Nelson Algren's employers was Iowa Writers' Workshop[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nelson Algren is Never Come Morning[15].

Recognition

Nelson Algren received the National Book Award[16].

Death and Burial

Nelson Algren died on May 9, 1981[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Nelson Algren ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (283 views/month, #7,056 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Nelson Algren born?

Born in Detroit[2], Nelson Algren…

Where did Nelson Algren die?

Nelson Algren died in New York City[4].

What did Nelson Algren do for work?

Nelson Algren worked as writer[6] and novelist[7].

Where did Nelson Algren go to school?

Nelson Algren was educated at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[12], Theodore Roosevelt High School[13], and UIUC College of Media[14].

What awards did Nelson Algren receive?

Honors received include National Book Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . nationalbook.org. nationalbook.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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